Theme: Nike

Place context:

Scale of enquiry: Global

Author: Linda Thompson

Organisation: Sandbach School

e-mail: l.thompson@which.net

Age / ability group: A level

Purpose: To identify and respond critically to issues in real life, / To develop a knowledge and understanding of Nike as a global Industry / Increased awareness of the global processes affecting us / To consider the impact of multinational companies on Less Economically Developed Countries / To consider how multinational companies such as Nike can promote and support sustainable development / To develop values and attitudes about who really gains from this industry and who loses out / To foster a sense of 'global citizenship' and the development of an action orientated attitude to participation in local, national and global affairs / Development of skills of discussion and communication

Suggestions for use 'A' level unit on Globalisation