Globalization (Diplomats)

Taught by Dr. Tom Brister, Visiting Assistant Professor at Wake Forest University.

The purpose of the “Globalization” course will be to discuss the full range of ways in which the forces of globalization affect citizens in the United States, Europe and Eurasia. Among other things, the effects of globalization can be seen on the political and economic systems, on media presentations of issues, on environmental debates, on cultural issues, and in areas such as sports and music. Tom has taught a globalization course at Wake Forest several times, and he is known for involving students in active discussions, class presentations, debates, and internet-based research. He is particularly intent on encouraging students to hone their critical thinking skills by thinking more precisely about the variants and effects of globalization than is often done.

Photos from Tom’s Class; Video of Tom’s Lectures/Discussion

global (video)

Debate Results

Proposition One:     This is a little complicated:
       
    for Part one of the proposition: affirmative: 2 / negative: 0
    for Part two of the proposition: affirmative 1 / negative :1
    those voting just one time (didn’t split the question): affirmative: 2 / negative 4 
    so adding it all together
        part one = affirmative 4 / negative 4
        part two = affirmative 3/ negative 5 
    (slight margin for negative here?)

Proposition Two:     Affirmative    1;   Negative    8

This is the tally for the afternoon group on their debates

Proposition One :   Affirmative  7,  Undecided    2 ,   Negative    0

Proposition Two :  Affirmative    2 ,   Negative    8

I thought everyone did a great job!