Lesson Plan

• Describe the key concepts of globalisation (flows, transnationalism, diaspora, hybridisation, homogenisation).
• Explain the main cultural, economic and political debates linking globalisation to identity.
• Compare at least two theoretical perspectives on globalisation and outline their implications for identity.
• Analyse case studies to illustrate how global flows shape personal, social and global identities.
• Evaluate the strengths and limitations of different perspectives to produce a balanced judgement.

• Projector and screen
• PowerPoint slides with key concepts and debates
• Handout summarising concepts and theoretical perspectives
• Case‑study worksheets (British Asian youth, K‑pop fans, refugee diaspora)
• Short video clip of global pop culture (e.g., K‑pop montage)
• Whiteboard, markers and sticky notes
• Online poll tool (Mentimeter or similar) for exit ticket

Begin with a 30‑second video montage of music, fashion and social media trends from around the world to spark curiosity about global identity. Ask students to share any recent examples of how global culture has influenced their own sense of self, linking to prior knowledge of cultural change. Explain that today they will identify how globalisation shapes identity and will be assessed on their ability to define concepts, compare perspectives and evaluate case studies.

1. Starter – Video montage & quick whole‑class discussion (5')
2. Mini‑lecture – Core concepts and three key debates with slide deck (10')
3. Group activity – Analyse a case study using worksheet; identify global flows and identity impacts (15')
4. Theoretical perspectives – Each group creates a poster summarising one perspective’s view of globalisation and identity (10')
5. Whole‑class comparison – Gallery walk of posters, discuss strengths/limitations (10')
6. Exam skill practice – Students outline answer structure for a typical A‑Level question (5')

Recap the main concepts, debates and perspectives covered, highlighting how they explain the case studies examined. For the exit ticket, ask students to write one sentence stating which perspective they find most convincing and why. Assign homework: write a 300‑word essay applying a different theoretical perspective to a new example of globalised identity (e.g., digital activism).