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Globalisation: is global culture disappearing?

Are people finding fun closer to home?

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Published 10 July 2026

About this lesson

Mega-events like the World Cup still bring billions of people together. But beyond these global moments, entertainment is becoming increasingly local. From music and television to gaming and social media, audiences are choosing content made closer to home.

Is global culture beginning to fragment?

Use this lesson to help students:

  • Compare their entertainment habits with trends around the world
  • Understand global trends across gaming, TV, music and sport
  • Debate how the rise of local entertainment is changing the way people connect

Skills and knowledge

  • Listening

    Step 7: Active listening
    I show I am paying attention
    What did you do to show you were paying attention to other groups’?

    Step 9: Summarising
    I rephrase or summarise what I learnt
    How did you summarise the facts for your presentation?

  • Knowledge

    I know that there is a global trend of people preferring locally-made entertainment.
    What is one example that shows this trend?

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