Globalization

Introduction

What is Globalization?

 

 

Task

1.- Choose those items from the box that you think are the most important to be a global city.

  • High quality means of transport

  • Big airports

  • Many fast-food restaurants

  • Universities

  • Highways

  • Famous football teams

  • Headquarters of multinational corporations

  • Financial centers

  • Advanced communication infrastructures

 

Process

Find information on these two cities. Which of these elements can you find in these cities?

1.0.--  TOKYO       

1.2.-  Virtual Tour:  https://www.tohokuandtokyo.org/virtualtour/

1.3.-  Tokyo:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS-hFKC_RKI

 

It has a population of more than 12, 5 million and it is one of the most populated cities in the world. Around 35 million people live in its metropolitan area. It is also one of the most expensive cities of the world and one of the most powerful cities for the worlds economy. It has a lot of banks, headquarters of important global companies and huge shopping centers. Its Stock Exchange is the second largest in the world. The city has two main airports:  Narita and Haneda. There are a few and very beautiful parks. The biggest one is East Garden, near the Imperial Palace

2.-  LONDON     

2.1  Virtual Tour:  https://www.youvisit.com/tour/london?pl=v 

2.2  City Tour:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9EClKA1VeQ

2.3  Experience London:  https://www.youvisit.com/tour/london?pl=v

 

It is the capital of England and the United Kingdom and the most populated urban area in Europe. The city has around 7,5 million inhabitants, but 12 million live in the surrounding area.

It is home of the headquarters of the largest global companies and it has one of the most important financial centers around the world. There are many historic buildings in the downtown area and it has the oldest and most extensive subway network in the world.

The city has a variety of people cultures and religions and it offers a lot of cultural and entertainment activities.

It has four airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, and Lutton.

There are many parks; the biggest one is very famous and is called Hyde Park.

 

 

Evaluation

Create a poster about one of these global cities.  

You can use:  https://www.canva.com/es_es/crear/posters/

Include:

  • Five characteristics of the city

  • Five Images of the places previously mentioned 

  • Three reasons to be a global city.

 

Conclusion

What is your idea of a global city?