PAPER 2 GLOBALISATION
SUPERPOWERS 12 MARKERS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
June 2022:
1b) Assess the importance of ICT and mobile communications in the growth of
globalisation. (12) - ANSWER-Introduction:
- define globalisation (a contested term).
- outline key points (ICT and other factors: transportation/ TNCs).
1) ICT & mobile communications:
2) Transportation: contribution to trade (flow of goods and therefore spread of culture
and capital: FDI)
3) TNCs: flow of capital with FDI, labour, Westernisation.
Conclusion: the most important factor contributing to the growth of globalisation.
Justification.
June 2022:
2b) Assess the political implications of the rising demand for resources from current
and emerging powers. (12) - ANSWER-Introduction:
- define current (superpowers) and emerging powers.
- explain the (causes of) rising demand for resources (middle-class consumption,
industrial development of countries, growing populations)
- outline key points (what are the political implications)
1) Increasing interdependence of emerging superpowers
--> (China's role in Africa)
2) Limited resources: claiming rights over spheres of influence --> political tension
3) Direct challenges to military power over key resources
--> (South China Sea)
Conclusion: what is the most significant political implication of the rising demand for
sources from current and emerging powers? JUSTIFICATION. Further implications:
impact on IGOs, COP28 decisions (taking responsibility for actions). IGOs settle
disputes from political tensions but limited by state sovereignty.
Nov 2021:
Assess the extent to which global shift has caused more social costs than social
benefits. (12) - ANSWER-Introduction:
- define globalisation/global shift.
- context for global shifts (ASIA).
- outline key points (what are the social costs and benefits?)
SUPERPOWERS 12 MARKERS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
June 2022:
1b) Assess the importance of ICT and mobile communications in the growth of
globalisation. (12) - ANSWER-Introduction:
- define globalisation (a contested term).
- outline key points (ICT and other factors: transportation/ TNCs).
1) ICT & mobile communications:
2) Transportation: contribution to trade (flow of goods and therefore spread of culture
and capital: FDI)
3) TNCs: flow of capital with FDI, labour, Westernisation.
Conclusion: the most important factor contributing to the growth of globalisation.
Justification.
June 2022:
2b) Assess the political implications of the rising demand for resources from current
and emerging powers. (12) - ANSWER-Introduction:
- define current (superpowers) and emerging powers.
- explain the (causes of) rising demand for resources (middle-class consumption,
industrial development of countries, growing populations)
- outline key points (what are the political implications)
1) Increasing interdependence of emerging superpowers
--> (China's role in Africa)
2) Limited resources: claiming rights over spheres of influence --> political tension
3) Direct challenges to military power over key resources
--> (South China Sea)
Conclusion: what is the most significant political implication of the rising demand for
sources from current and emerging powers? JUSTIFICATION. Further implications:
impact on IGOs, COP28 decisions (taking responsibility for actions). IGOs settle
disputes from political tensions but limited by state sovereignty.
Nov 2021:
Assess the extent to which global shift has caused more social costs than social
benefits. (12) - ANSWER-Introduction:
- define globalisation/global shift.
- context for global shifts (ASIA).
- outline key points (what are the social costs and benefits?)
