A2 Development & Globalisation Question spotting

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1 A2 Development & Globalisation Question spotting Development I can define. I can explain the ways in which can be measured using GDP/GNP and comment on the classifications such as first world, LDC, NICs etc. I can explain the use of more appropriate indicators such as the Human Development Index. I can explain the idea of a gap in the world and what evidence for it. the estimated percentage of population by country that used the internet in Comment on the extent to which it supports the concept of the North/South divide.(7) I can examine and explain the patterns of within a large region using HDI and link to the effect this is having on levels of changes associated with. two indicators of fertility for selected countries in 1994 and 2006.

2 . Globalisation I can define globalisation and explain it in terms of a process of interconnected elements and scales. I can differentiate between the main types of globalisation;, cultural and political. I can describe the rise of globalisation in terms of its beginning in the late 19th century, massive growth in the 20 th Century and maturity in the 21 st Century. I can show a good understanding of the role of the free market ideas, trade blocs, the reduction in global tariffs and the rise of global institutions such as the World Bank and IMF in encouraging I can explain how global marketing, manufacturing and services have become the norm in the last 30 years and how this has had benefits for all parts of the world Newly Industrialising trends shown in Figure 5. (7) the issues that may be evident. (7) Critically evaluate the outcomes of

3 Countries I can define accurately what an NIC is. For either China or India, explain Newly The global economy I understand the three the recent industrialised has moved on growth of countries have from the Asian phases of the industries in been, and Tigers; the of NICs that country (8) continue to be, present and the I can, through three case the driving future of the studies, China Discuss the force of global economy (manufacturing), India (Services) and Dubai (Business and Tourism impact of Newly Industrialised Countries (NICs) To what extent do you agree now lie elsewhere. To what extent do hub), show how a country on the global with this you agree with can transform itself in to economy. statement? (40) this statement? (40) an NIC. I will talk in terms of what government policies were used, the role of Foreign Direct Investment and the role of TNCs Less Developed Countries I can describe the location of the LDCs in the world, comment on key patterns. I can explain the criteria used to define a LDC. I can comment on the relative improvement in the living conditions/quality of life in African and Asian LDCs in the last twenty years. I can explain how the burden of Debt on the LDC world was gained and what measures are being used within the country and globally to lessen its effect on. Countries at very low levels of face such huge challenges that they cannot hope to address them without assistance from the rest of the world. To what extent do you agree with this view? (40) Outline and suggest reasons for the issues facing countries at very low levels of. Discuss the view that countries at very low levels of face issues that are beyond their capability to resolve on their own.

4 I can use a LDC case study (8) to explain the barriers to but also to explain how a countries tries to deal with its socio problems. Global Groupings I can describe the North- South divide in global. I understand that this can sometimes be called the patchwork or continuum. I can describe the way in which some nations join together for mutual benefit such as in trading blocs. I can explain how these blocs work using located examples such as the European Union and NAFTA. I can explain the wide range of consequences (advantages and disadvantages) brought about by working within global groups. Transnational Corporations I can define a TNC and give examples of their size, location and structure. Assess the role of social and groupings of nations in the world today (40) Outline reasons for the growth of social and/or groupings of nations. (8) Discuss the consequences of groupings of nations. Commerce with all nations, alliance with none, should be our motto. (Thomas Jefferson) To what extent do you agree with this statement in relation to trade between countries and the groupings of nations? (40) the global distribution of Toyota s operations outside Japan in Toyota is a major Outline the spatial organisation of transnational corporations (TNCs). (8) the spatial organisation of the transnational corporation (TNC) Apple in Describe

5 I can classify TNC operations to those that specialise in resource extraction, manufacturing and services I can explain the growth of TNCs and how this is linked to New International Division of Labour (NIDL). I know a TNC case study Japanese transnational corporation (TNC). Describe and comment on the distribution shown in Figure 5. Outline reasons for the growth of TNCs. (8) and comment on the information shown. (7) Outline reasons for the growth of TNCs. (8) I can describe in detail the social, and impacts of TNCs on the host country and country of origin. Using examples, assess the social and impact of TNCs. a by the oil company Royal Dutch Shell in a remote part of Canada. the possible socio- and impacts of this. (7) Critically evaluate the outcomes of Discuss the social, and impacts of TNCs on their host countries. Trade Versus Aid

6 I can explain the role and size of trade and what it brings in terms of and living standards. I can explain the role and size of aid and what it brings in terms of and living standards. information regarding trends in both trade and aid between developed countries and less developed countries. the trends shown in Figure 5. (7) Critically evaluate the outcomes of I can differentiate, with examples, between short/long term aid, Topdown/Bottom-up schemes and understand the issues of aid dependency. Outline the ways in which aid is given from one country to another. (8) Environmental Sustainability Vs Economic Growth I can define sustainability and can discuss why such a concept is vital for the future of humanity. I can describe the UN s Rio Earth Summit sustainability principles in detail, notably the Environmental Principles and the Economic Principles Discuss one of the following issues: either Economic sustainability versus sustainability or Sustainable tourism myth or reality? To what extent can be sustainable? (40) With reference to contrasting areas of the world, discuss the issue: Economic sustainability versus sustainability. I can discuss the ideas behind sustainable

7 tourism and with located case studies decide if such a concept is a myth or reality.