Borders between countries are becoming less important as the interconnectivity among people all over the world increases. Travel, the Internet, economic trade, and immigration all blur the lines between countries and decrease the cultural and social differences among people. Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are examples of institutions that work across borders and also contribute to this trend of transnationalism. Stemming from nationalism, which was the traditional view, transnationalism is the current view on world politics. For this assessment, investigate transnationalism in greater detail and explore NGOs and how they relate to transnationalism and global politics. Preparation In preparation for this assessment, use the Resources provided (or others you find) to research transnationalism and the changes that have occurred in transportation, communications, international economic exchange, and cultural amalgamation. It is also important to understand nongovernmental organizations and their effect on global politics. Then, choose a nongovernmental organization to research. You will use this organization for this assessment. Directions For this assessment, complete the following: Define the concepts of globalization and transnationalism. Explain how they are similar and how they are different from each other. Analyze changes in the following areas that have promoted globalization: Technology. Transportation. Communications. International economic exchange. Cultural amalgamation. Refer to the nongovernmental organization you selected while preparing for this assessment. Describe the organization. Explain any effects of the organization on transnationalism and globalization. Explain the effect that nongovernmental organizations are having on world politics and the world economy. Include the effects they have on such social issues as human rights and the environment. While content is the most important aspect of your paper, also important are organization, readability, grammar, and spelling. The length of your paper should be determined by its content. Ensure your paper follows APA format. Add headers as appropriate, include a reference page at the end of your paper, and be sure to properly cite and provide references for material you use in your paper, per APA guidelines. The paper you submit should be in a Word document or RTF format. Additional Requirements Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: Your paper should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines. Include a title page and a reference page. Length: A typical response will be 46 typed and double-spaced pages. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. References: Use at least three references. Distinguished Criteria Listed below for each area Describes the concept of transnationalism and provides real-world examples of its effects. Describes the concept of globalization and provides real-world examples of these effects. Analyzes how changes in transportation, communications, international economic exchange, and cultural amalgamation promote globalization and provides support for the conclusions made. Analyzes how advances in technology promote globalization and provides support for the conclusions made. Describes a particular nongovernmental organization and explains how it compares with other, similar organizations. Analyzes the effect of nongovernmental organizations on issues related to human rights and the environment and provides support for the conclusions made. Writing is coherent, using evidence to support a central idea in a consistently appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Borders between countries are becoming less important as the interconnectivity among people all over the world increases. Travel, the Internet, economic trade, and immigration all blur the lines between countries and decrease the cultural and social differences among people. Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are examples of institutions that work across borders and also contribute to this trend of transnationalism. Stemming from nationalism, which was the traditional view, transnationalism is the current view on world politics.

For this assessment, investigate transnationalism in greater detail and explore NGOs and how they relate to transnationalism and global politics.

Preparation

In preparation for this assessment, use the Resources provided (or others you find) to research transnationalism and the changes that have occurred in transportation, communications, international economic exchange, and cultural amalgamation. It is also important to understand nongovernmental organizations and their effect on global politics.

Then, choose a nongovernmental organization to research. You will use this organization for this assessment.

Directions

For this assessment, complete the following:

Define the concepts of globalization and transnationalism. Explain how they are similar and how they are different from each other.
Analyze changes in the following areas that have promoted globalization:
Technology.
Transportation.
Communications.
International economic exchange.
Cultural amalgamation.
Refer to the nongovernmental organization you selected while preparing for this assessment.
Describe the organization.
Explain any effects of the organization on transnationalism and globalization.
Explain the effect that nongovernmental organizations are having on world politics and the world economy. Include the effects they have on such social issues as human rights and the environment.
While content is the most important aspect of your paper, also important are organization, readability, grammar, and spelling. The length of your paper should be determined by its content.

Ensure your paper follows APA format. Add headers as appropriate, include a reference page at the end of your paper, and be sure to properly cite and provide references for material you use in your paper, per APA guidelines. The paper you submit should be in a Word document or RTF format.

Additional Requirements

Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Your paper should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines. Include a title page and a reference page.
Length: A typical response will be 46 typed and double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
References: Use at least three references.

Distinguished Criteria Listed below for each area

Describes the concept of transnationalism and provides real-world examples of its effects.

Describes the concept of globalization and provides real-world examples of these effects.

Analyzes how changes in transportation, communications, international economic exchange, and cultural amalgamation promote globalization and provides support for the conclusions made.

Analyzes how advances in technology promote globalization and provides support for the conclusions made.
Describes a particular nongovernmental organization and explains how it compares with other, similar organizations.
Analyzes the effect of nongovernmental organizations on issues related to human rights and the environment and provides support for the conclusions made.
Writing is coherent, using evidence to support a central idea in a consistently appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.