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How does St. Patrick's Day connect to cultural globalization? A video summary of Arjun Appadurai's Modernity at Large, part of the a larger playlist, discusses how new cultures have been created around the globe. Through graphics and examples, the video explains that physical boundaries no longer define culture.
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Instructional Ideas
- Find a news article that supports the concept discussed within the video to make it appear more relevant
- Introduce the video by having learners discuss the meaning of culture and what factors determine cultural boundaries
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a general understanding of the theories presented by Arjun Appadurai
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Pulls out key details to help make a complex text more accessible
- Introduces analogies between the text and real-world examples
Cons
- Occasional pop-up texts distract from the content of the video