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Globalisation of place and global sense of place
Online Lesson | 17 Nov 2026 | Start: 16:00 | DURATION: 2 HOURS Specification content
3.2.2.1 The nature and importance of places
Factors contributing to the character of places
3.2.2.2.1 Relationships and connections
How the demographic, socio-economic and cultural characteristics of places are shaped by shifting flows of people, resources, money and investment, and ideas at all scales, from local to global.
Learning outcomes
This lesson will help students to understand:
- What is meant by a ‘global sense of place.
- What is meant by the terms ‘placelessness, ‘homogenised places and ‘clone towns.
- What global factors are driving these changes.
- What the terms ‘globalisation and ‘glocalisation mean.
Suggested timing
2 hours
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Course Module: Changing places (Autumn 2) | Lesson Globalisation of place and global sense of place:
Online Lesson | 17 Nov 2026 | Start: 16:00 | DURATION: 2 HOURS
Specification content
3.2.2.1 The nature and importance of places
Factors contributing to the character of places
3.2.2.2.1 Relationships and connections
How the demographic, socio-economic and cultural characteristics of places are shaped by shifting flows of people, resources, money and investment, and ideas at all scales, from local to global.
Learning outcomes
This lesson will help students to understand:
- What is meant by a ‘global sense of place.
- What is meant by the terms ‘placelessness, ‘homogenised places and ‘clone towns.
- What global factors are driving these changes.
- What the terms ‘globalisation and ‘glocalisation mean.
Suggested timing
2 hours
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