Week 1: Decide on a subject
Globalization & local culture: does increased connectivity erode or enrich local traditions?
Week 2: Project Plan
Introduction
Overview and Purpose
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Historical Context
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Cultural Exchange and Identity
Preservation vs Transformation
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Media and Pop Culture
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Psychological & Identity Impact
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Roles of Technology in Preservation
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Week 3: Project Plan 1.0 and Content
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Introduction
Overview and Purpose
Globalization describes how cultures and populations become increasingly interdependent and connected across different countries worldwide. The connectedness of these countries allows for products and technology to spread across national borders and creates an exchange of ideas and values that influences different cultures (“Globalization,” 2025, para. 2). From globalization, there is a significant development in information and communication technologies that’s driven by the Internet, mobile phones, and social media platforms. In order to limit the scope of this research, the free inquiry project will focus on cultural and technological globalization in the west. The project aims to investigate whether globalization erodes traditional cultural practices and identities or whether it provides new opportunities for cultural preservation and exchange. By examining media culture, its psychological impact, the role of technology, and barriers to globalization, this inquiry will highlight the balance between cultural preservation and transformation.
Cultural Exchange and Identity
Canadian Media and Pop Culture
Pop culture encompasses many phenomena such as entertainment, media, fashion, and lifestyle that has been accompanied by technological communications online (Medium, 2024). In Canada, most of the culture reflects on the country’s diverse population which includes the Indigenous Peoples, French-Canadian, and other immigrant communities. Quebec, in particular, has its own distinct cultural identity and values. They’re known for their joie de vivre, meaning joy of living because of their easygoing and cheerful nature (The Old Schoolhouse, n.d.). One of the more obvious and impactful influences on Canadian culture and identity is the United States. Both countries speak the same language, with nuances between expressions and idioms, and both are geographically close in proximity. According to an article by Miracle Movers (n.d.), a Canadian person would say “Give it a go” while in the U.S., a more common phrase would be “hit the ground running” (para. 3).
Psychological & Identity Impact
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Roles of Technology in Preservation
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Accessibility and Inclusion
Whose Culture Is Heard
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Barriers to Access in Global Discourse
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Conclusion
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References
Medium. (2024, March 21). The Globalization of Pop CUlture: How it Transcends Borders and Cultures. https://medium.com/@blog.spot/the-globalization-of-pop-culture-how-it-transcends-borders-and-cultures-d750dabdefef
Miracle Movers. (n.d.). A Canadian in the USA: Understanding cultural differences and adapting. https://www.miraclemovers.com/a-canadian-in-the-usa-understanding-cultural-differences-and-adapting/
The Old Schoolhouse. (n.d.). The ‘Joie de Vivre’ of Québec. https://www.theoldschoolhouse.com/thecanadianschoolhouse/geography/the-joie-de-vivre-of-quebec/
“Globalization.” (2025, May 23). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globalization
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