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Cambridge IGCSE Geography

9.2The impact of globalisation and the role of transnational corporations

The impact of globalisation and the role of transnational corporations in Cambridge IGCSE Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 9.2.1Explain what is meant by globalisation.
  2. 9.2.2Describe the key features of globalisation.
  3. 9.2.3Describe the impacts of globalisation on trade, transport, culture, communications and technology.
  4. 9.2.4Describe the role and global organisation of TNCs.
  5. 9.2.5Evaluate the impacts of TNCs on host countries.
  6. 9.2.6Detailed specific example: globalisation and a named TNC in a named country or area.

Lessons

  • Globalisation: causes, features and impacts

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  • Transnational corporations

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The impact of globalisation and the role of transnational corporations: sample question

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How has containerisation helped globalisation?

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