Edexcel Cultural Geography Contexts

Those teachers who have opted for the Edexcel 'A' level specification in the UK (for students aged 16-18), there is a unit called "The World of Cultural Diversity".
Today, the pre-release titles were announced.
Students will be expected to prepare

OPTION 4: The World of Cultural Diversity

• Explore what is meant by a global culture, how it is defined and, if it exists, what its characteristics are.

• Research contrasting locations, some of which show the effects of cultural globalisation and others which seem to be resisting the process.

Would be interested in hearing the thoughts of any blog readers on any suggested resources or thoughts on these particular contexts...

Comments

James said…
I was wondering whether you had any ideas on what sorts of things we should look at for this research topic.

James
December 13, 2009 at 4:35 PM
Alan Parkinson said…
Head over to the Edexcel NING, where you will see discussions on this particular topic by teachers who are teaching the spec.
http://newedexcelgeog.ning.com
December 13, 2009 at 7:40 PM
James said…
I tried to sign up but I am still awaiting the confirmation email. It just isn't coming. I'll try again though.
December 25, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Alan Parkinson said…
The Ning Network is for teachers not students James. Ask your teacher to sign up if he/she hasn't already and pass on the information that's contained. There's also some guidance on the Edexcel exam board website...
December 25, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Anonymous said…
Thank you, that was extremely valuable and interesting...I will be back again to read more on this topic.
September 6, 2010 at 12:37 AM
Anonymous said…
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Carry on the great work!
September 10, 2010 at 8:47 PM
Anonymous said…
Thanks for sharing the link, but unfortunately it seems to be down... Does anybody have a mirror or another source? Please answer to my post if you do!

I would appreciate if a staff member here at cultcha.blogspot.com could post it.

Thanks,
Thomas
September 14, 2010 at 1:37 AM
Alan Parkinson said…
Which link do you mean ?
September 14, 2010 at 8:29 AM
Alan Parkinson said…
Ah, I see that you're spam.. all a bit pointless
October 3, 2010 at 9:43 PM
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January 23, 2011 at 7:05 PM
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