VOLUME 5 - ISSUE 2 - MAY - JULY 2014 INTERCULTURAL LEARNING The Heart & Soul of AFS MELISSA LILES, CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER, AFS INTERNATIONAL A recent letter to the editor in the International New York Times suggested that globalization in the form of...
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VOLUME 5 - ISSUE 2 - MAY - JULY 2014 INTERCULTURAL LEARNING The Heart & Soul of AFS MELISSA LILES, CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER, AFS INTERNATIONAL A recent letter to the editor in the International New York Times suggested that globalization in the form of social media and technology advances is ubiquitous and represents “the world’s greatest hope for human improvement”. The author further provoked: How do we globalize wisely? The first premise – that globalization is here – is one with which most AFSers would agree: With its development largely enabled by the internet, the world often feels smaller and smaller. Anyone with even modest access to modern technology can learn about current events, cultures and traditions from around the world. And, as a result, whether Gangnam Style, Frappuccinos or the latest smart phone model, we increasingly share common popular references across our daily lives. However, being well-informed about the world, being digital-savvy and taking part in an emergin
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