| Date | November 2020 | Marks available | 15 | Reference code | 20N.3op3.HL.TZ0.36 |
| Level | Higher level only | Paper | Paper 3 (History of Asia and Oceania) | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Discuss | Question number | 36 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Section 18: Social, cultural and economic developments in Asia (excluding China, Japan and India) (1980–2005)
Discuss the cultural impact of globalization in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India).
Markscheme
The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the cultural impact of globalization in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India). The impact may extend beyond the timeframe, but must be clearly linked to the issue raised in the question. Candidates may refer to the diffusion of ideas, the influence on popular culture and lifestyle and the impact of globalization on language and education in two countries. They may also refer to food-fusion, cultural exchanges in theatre, dance, music and the arts as well as the influence on religion and clothing and general lifestyle. Literature and the media’s impact on reaching out to remote areas and addressing global issues may be looked at. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
Examiners report
The question required that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the cultural impact of globalization in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India). Candidates could have referred to a range of impacts, such the influence on popular culture, in two countries.
