The two sides of the globalization issue are well balanced with pros and cons, making it one of the most controversial issues in the world today. The fact that the United States is considered a world leader in trade, makes the topic especially pertinent to U.S. citizens and policy makers. Philippe Legrain’s article, “In Defense of Globalization: Why Cultural Exchange Is Still an Overwhelming Force for Good,” supports the issue of globalization by discussing, in depth, the positives that arise through cultural exchange. The author simplifies the argument, not by disregarding the many disadvantages, or even other advantages of globalization, rather by focusing on the importance of cultural diversity to the individual and to the world. This article succeeds in persuading readers that globalization is truly a force for good by using facts and examples that apply to the individual, powerfully using literary devices , and understanding many counterpoints to his argument.
The author used many examples throughout the article to help readers recognize benefits of cultural exchange that they may have otherwise forgotten or taken for granted. To support his point of how the freedom to choose is reinforced by globalization, he stated, “Many of the best things come from cultures mixing: Paul Gauguin painting in Polynesia, the African rhythms in rock ‘n’ roll, the great British curry” (25). He then adds, “Admire the many-colored faces of France’s World Cup-winning soccer team” (25). Throughout the article the reader is reminded of the food, movies, languages, and technology that can be enjoyed only through exchange with other nations. The reader then begins to see just a few of the good things that that come through freedom to choose.
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Good Intro! I liked the short summary and also how "to the point" you were in your thesis. There are only a couple things that I thought should be changed. One being that the opening paragraph is longer than the body paragraph and so I just think that there needs to be a bit more support in that body pragraph to emphasize the thesis. Also the last three words of your first paragraph "freedom to choose" I thought did not match your paragraph. Maybe if you talked about those things coming throught the benefits of trading openly between countries, both with ideas and goods. But yeah, overall it was very good.
ReplyDeleteI also agree that you have a strong intro. I feel that in your first body paragraph you could explain more about why the author mentioned certain things instead of just quoting from the article. Otherwise GREAT JOB!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it will be a good paper. You understand the assignment, and the intro was powerful enough to grab my attention. I'm not sure exactly how the first paragraph relates to the thesis, I'm sure it does because it's a great point, but the connection could just be clearer though. Nice work
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