Asked by Dat Flute Player on Apr 24, 2024

During a school trip to Russia with other British Columbia students, Michelle is surprised to hear Justin Bieber's latest song being played at the McDonald's in Saint Petersburg. She is further surprised when a group of local teens begins to sing along to the song. What is Michelle witnessing?

A) the shrinking of cultural repertoires
B) the expansion of cultural comfort zones
C) media convergence
D) globalization

Globalization

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale, leading to increased interconnectedness and interdependence of the world's markets and businesses.

Media Convergence

The merging of traditional media with digital communication technologies, leading to new forms of content creation, distribution, and consumption.

  • Recognize the impact of globalization on culture and language.