The Interdependence Of Nations And Globalisation SS3 Government Lesson Note

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

1. Discuss the interdependence of nations
2. State the purpose of Nigeria’s interaction with other nations

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: 

• Identification, 
• explanation, 
• questions and answers, 
• demonstration, 
• videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: 

• Videos, 
• loudspeaker, 
• textbook, 
• pictures

NOTE

INTERDEPENDENCE OF NATIONS AND GLOBALISATION

Globalisation- is the process by which states become interdependent in all spheres of life.

INTERDEPENDENCE OF NATIONS

The world has become mutually interdependent as a result of mainly evolution in the areas of transportation and communication. No nation is an island, it becomes imperative that the nations of the world should come together and derive more benefits from one another. It is in the bid to come together to derive mutual benefit that led to the interdependence of states and nations.

Nigeria as a country is not excluded from this interaction. It is through Nigeria’s interaction with other countries in the international community and her contribution towards the maintenance of peace that Nigeria maintains friendly relations with other nations of the World. Nigeria interacts with other nations in the areas of politics, economy and socio-cultural fields. It is this interaction among nations that constitutes the making of the comity of nations.

REASONS FOR INTERACTION

1. It is for the economic needs of the people.
2. To promote political influence.
3. To promote the necessary socio-cultural relationship among nations for better understanding
4. To promote national interest   

 ADVANTAGES OF INTERACTION

1. It fosters friendly relations among the nations of the world
2. It promotes world peace.
3. Socio-Cultural: It makes it possible to exchange ideas in areas of education, sports, religion and cultural matters.
4. It enhances the defence of the territorial integrity of a nation.
5. It helps to attract foreign aid.

DISADVANTAGES OF INTERACTION

1. It leads to cultural/social problems.
2. It leads to unnecessary interference in the internal affairs of a state.
3. It leads to indiscriminate dumping of inferior or poorly produced goods.
4. Economic dependence: Heavy dependence on foreign assistance does not allow for interdependent economic policies.
5. It is injurious to a nation’s culture.

 EVALUATION:   

1. State 4 benefits of interactions among nations
2. State 3 negative effects of interactions among nations.
3. What is Foreign Policy?
4. State four aims and objectives of Nigeria’s foreign policy

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively