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1 Is globalization simply another name for processes such as imperialism, colonialism, development, Westernization, and Easternization? Examine the similarities and differences among these processes.

2 Are the processes of Westernization and Easternization comparable in terms of scope and magnitude?

3 Trace the shifting definitions of imperialism. Is it relevant as an analytical tool for the current global age?

4 Is Americanization a relevant concept? What particular aspect of it is most relevant today?

5 Did the Presidency of Donald Trump rendered Americanization an outdated concept? Discuss.

6 What is anti-Americanism and what are its sources? Has it increased or declined over the years?

7 Discuss the concept of the “era of the posts.” What are its advantages and disadvantages for thinking about the world today?