Description
Instructions:
View the “Life and Debt” documentary and complete the discussion questions. (* I suggest you view with film with captions on. Click on the “CC” to enable the captions/subtitles.)
After viewing the film, please respond to the following questions in 2- 3 pages (double-spaced).
Please number your responses.
Please do not re-write the questions.
Questions:
Discuss your reactions to the documentary. What do you see as the most powerful or insightful or surprising aspect? Explain.
At the beginning of the film, the International Monetary Foundation (IMF) director Horst Köhler says “the issue is to make globalization work for all. There will be no good future for the rich if there is no prospect for a better future for the poor.” How does this statement and the IMF mission relate to what you saw in the film?
(IMF Mission Statement: “The IMF works to foster global growth and economic stability. It provides policy advice and financing to members in economic difficulties and also works with developing nations to help them achieve macroeconomic stability and reduce poverty.”)
How does globalization (like the spread of McDonald’s) affect meat farmers in Jamaica?
After watching the film, what do you think are some of the general benefits and drawbacks of globalization?
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Submission and Grading
Please number your responses.
Length: Approximately 2- 4 pages, with a minimum of 2 pages
Double-spaced, 1 inch margins, 12 point font
Please submit your assignment as a document (Word, PDF). Please do not use Pages, as the instructor can’t open this file.
The following document files can be attached: .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, .pdf, .xls, .xlsx, .rtf, .txt
Per the policy in the syllabus, assignments may be turned in late, with a 2 point deduction for every day it is late..
