Module 02: Modern Trends

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Description: Globalization, technology, and migration are reshaping how cultures interact and influence each other. This module examines current trends in global interconnection and their impact on human behavior and cultural practices. We explore how modern forces are both homogenizing and diversifying cultural experiences around the world.

 Module Learning Objectives: By the end of this module students will be able to…

• MLO1: Evaluate the impact of interconnected global systems on human behavior (CLO2)
• MLO2: Analyze contemporary trends in cross-cultural psychology (CLO3)
• MLO3: Apply knowledge of modern trends to understand cultural group dynamics (CLO4)

 Why This Module Is Important: Understanding current global trends is crucial for navigating today’s world. International marketers use this knowledge to predict changing consumer behaviors across cultures. Immigration officers apply these insights to better serve diverse populations. Tech companies need this understanding to design products for global markets, while educators use it to prepare students for an interconnected future. These insights help you anticipate and adapt to rapid cultural changes.

Readings for this Module come from:

Chapter 18 section 2 (Globalization & the Economy) in Introduction to Sociology (3e) by Openstax, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

The Westernization of the World was originally published in The Konet weekly newspaper, copyright reserved by author.

Chapter 15 sections 1 & 2 (A Global Economy; Debates about the Environment) in World History Volume 2 by Openstax, licensed under CC BY 4.0.