Role-Play Debate for course EngC 1015

Does anyone else feel like their brains are being pulled in many different directions as they try to make sense of the seven readings/prospectives thus far? I have been amazed at the ability of the writers to convince me in one essay that I love globalization and in the next, that is devastating. Coming into this class without a definite "perspective of Globalization" of my own I have read each essay with an open mind and I have been fascinated by all of the facts, stats, and examples each writer uses.

While learning the different perspectives on the issue, I have found the differences in style and presentation of the issue of globalization very interesting. Most of the readings tend to interact more with the reader by asking rhetorical questions or agreeing with the presumed questions of the reader. For example, in How to Judge Globalism, Amartya Sen asks the reader, " But if this the right battleground in the first place? I would argue that it is not. "(p. 18) By involving the reader, the author is reaching for a challenge to their point to prove themselves right. Some of the readings, such as Jihad vs. McWorld use thick language that almost seems to show off to the readers to prove that they are an authority in the issue of Globalization and they are credible. I also found it very interesting that some readings accepted the one side of the issue but then persuaded the reader to their side while the other readings didn't have any doubt in their claims. Bold statements such as, "Civilization identity will be increasingly important in the future, and the world will be shaped in large measure by the interactions among seven or eight major civilizations..." (p.37) emphasized the impact of the writing and the emphasis on their belief. I found Hans Kung's format very interesting. His claims were bulleted, discussed, and then responded to with great enthusiasm (often using exclamation points). I found each piece of reading very persuasive with the different types of writing, I was just amazed at how they could make very bold and non conventional themes seem very reasonable and backed with ample evidence.

So, If you're looking for a break in discussing the actual issue of Globalization or just found it fascinating, like myself, I would love to discuss the writing style, comparative perspectives, or persuasive elements!