Globalization and Migration

Start with globalization

Begin with a map on globalization to get an overview of the ideas in this collection. One map presents definitions and kinds of globalization. Another describes globalization in terms of cultural integration and economic, cultural, biological and political change. Compare the branches to see how the maps present the idea. You can make a short list of the terms that appear in each.

Move to migration

Next, explore Immigration and Asylum in Scotland. Its branches include a brief history, immigration in contemporary Scotland and immigration from France and the Low Countries. For another perspective, Refugees challenges includes branches on Brazil and the way refugees are seen and treated. Look at the focus of each map and note the questions each one raises.

Connect the maps

Other maps bring globalization and migration alongside subjects such as conflicts, population, housing and social segregation. One map on the world today also includes branches on the concentration of wealth, multinationals and the relocation of industry. Use these alongside the migration maps to compare their different emphases. Turn a branch into a quiz question, then return to the map to check what it covers.

Place the topic in the unit

In its Sociology unit, Globalization and Migration brings social issues and social problems into view through these community-made maps. The collection offers different starting points, from definitions of globalization to experiences of immigration and refugees. The maps do not all take the same approach, so their branches can be compared as well as studied individually. Pick a map and make a few practice questions from its branches.