Living in a globalised world - for iPad/Mac/PC
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 14 years ago -What are borders for? Who controls them, and why might people risk their lives to cross them? This album examines the border between Mexico and the United States as a symbolic place which both connects and divides people, highlighting complex issues about cultural belonging and national identity. Many disturbing aspects of border control are revealed through the stories of migrants, border guards, factory workers, factory bosses and activists. In the audio track, members of the course team give further insight into the issues raised by the video tracks, and discuss how borders illustrate many of the problems of globalisation. This material is taken from The Open University course DD205 Living in a globalised world.
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Living in a globalised world
February 11, 2010 03:08 - 1 minute - 1.03 MBA short introduction to this album.
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February 11, 2010 03:08 - 18.6 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A short introduction to this album.
Where worlds meet
May 16, 2008 00:37 - 2 minutes - 27.2 MB VideoAn insight into Mexican-American border control.
Transcript -- Where worlds meet
May 16, 2008 00:37 - 20.6 KB application/pdfTranscript -- An insight into Mexican-American border control.
A divided people
May 16, 2008 00:36 - 1 minute - 12.7 MB VideoA Mexican tribal leader talks about how the border has physically divided his tribe.
Transcript -- A divided people
May 16, 2008 00:36 - 18.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A Mexican tribal leader talks about how the border has physically divided his tribe.
Borders do move
May 16, 2008 00:35 - 2 minutes - 31.8 MB VideoAn insight into how the Mexican border with America has shifted over the years.
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May 16, 2008 00:35 - 21.3 KB application/pdfTranscript -- An insight into how the Mexican border with America has shifted over the years.
The economic divide
May 16, 2008 00:34 - 1 minute - 13.3 MB VideoA presbyterian minister from Arizona talks about how an economic border is inappropriate.
Transcript -- The economic divide
May 16, 2008 00:34 - 19.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A presbyterian minister from Arizona talks about how an economic border is inappropriate.
Economic aspirations
May 16, 2008 00:33 - 1 minute - 11.8 MB VideoA Mexican immigrant talks about the importance of getting across the border to America.
Transcript -- Economic aspirations
May 16, 2008 00:33 - 19.9 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A Mexican immigrant talks about the importance of getting across the border to America.
Protecting the old dream
May 16, 2008 00:32 - 1 minute - 14.3 MB VideoAn American talks about the need to resist the "Mexicanization" of America.
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May 16, 2008 00:32 - 20.2 KB application/pdfTranscript -- An American talks about the need to resist the "Mexicanization" of America.
Building a new dream
May 16, 2008 00:31 - 1 minute - 20.9 MB VideoAn interview with a migrant in a squatter camp who takes work during the fruit harvest.
Transcript -- Building a new dream
May 16, 2008 00:31 - 20.9 KB application/pdfTranscript -- An interview with a migrant in a squatter camp who takes work during the fruit harvest.
Protecting the border
May 16, 2008 00:30 - 1 minute - 17.1 MB VideoThe river border patrol on duty.
Transcript -- Protecting the border
May 16, 2008 00:30 - 20.2 KB application/pdfTranscript -- The river border patrol on duty.
Second line of defence
May 16, 2008 00:29 - 1 minute - 18.3 MB VideoAn interview with Mexican detainee at a border checkpoint.
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May 16, 2008 00:29 - 21.5 KB application/pdfTranscript -- An interview with Mexican detainee at a border checkpoint.
Hazardous crossing
May 16, 2008 00:28 - 57 seconds - 9.69 MB VideoA presbyterian minister explains how migrants get channelled to cross at the most dangerous border points by aggressive policies.
Transcript -- Hazardous crossing
May 16, 2008 00:28 - 19.3 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A presbyterian minister explains how migrants get channelled to cross at the most dangerous border points by aggressive policies.
The death toll
May 16, 2008 00:27 - 1 minute - 14.2 MB VideoWhy the death toll at the border is large.
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May 16, 2008 00:27 - 20.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Why the death toll at the border is large.
Saving the American way of life
May 16, 2008 00:26 - 1 minute - 17.1 MB VideoAmerican nationalists use technology to track down migrants crossing illegally.
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May 16, 2008 00:26 - 20.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- American nationalists use technology to track down migrants crossing illegally.
Promoting integration
May 16, 2008 00:25 - 2 minutes - 21.5 MB VideoThe Latino community fights back.
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May 16, 2008 00:25 - 20.6 KB application/pdfTranscript -- The Latino community fights back.
Embracing the border
May 16, 2008 00:24 - 1 minute - 19.4 MB VideoChristian Lamurez talks about being a ‘Mexifornian’.
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May 16, 2008 00:24 - 20.3 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Christian Lamurez talks about being a ‘Mexifornian’.
Crossing the economic divide
May 16, 2008 00:23 - 2 minutes - 26 MB VideoA factory manager on the border explains how his factory straddles both worlds.
Transcript -- Crossing the economic divide
May 16, 2008 00:23 - 20.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A factory manager on the border explains how his factory straddles both worlds.
Campaigning for workers' rights
May 16, 2008 00:22 - 2 minutes - 21.6 MB VideoAn activist talks about campaigning for workers' rights.
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May 16, 2008 00:22 - 20.9 KB application/pdfTranscript -- An activist talks about campaigning for workers' rights.
Losing workers' rights
May 16, 2008 00:21 - 1 minute - 19.7 MB VideoResearch into migrant workers' conditions of employment shows great inequality.
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May 16, 2008 00:21 - 20.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Research into migrant workers' conditions of employment shows great inequality.
Water scarcity
May 16, 2008 00:20 - 3 minutes - 33.9 MB VideoThe uncertain future of clean water facilities for the people of Juarez, Mexico.
Transcript -- Water scarcity
May 16, 2008 00:20 - 21.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- The uncertain future of clean water facilities for the people of Juarez, Mexico.
Re-using waste water
May 16, 2008 00:19 - 1 minute - 19.2 MB VideoHow nearby El Paso, on the other side of the border to Juarez, has built a new waste-water treatment facility.
Transcript -- Re-using waste water
May 16, 2008 00:19 - 19.9 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How nearby El Paso, on the other side of the border to Juarez, has built a new waste-water treatment facility.
Dividing up the Rio Grande
May 16, 2008 00:18 - 5 minutes - 59.5 MB VideoThe tense relations between Mexicans and Americans who have to share the Rio Grande as a water source.
Transcript -- Dividing up the Rio Grande
May 16, 2008 00:18 - 27.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- The tense relations between Mexicans and Americans who have to share the Rio Grande as a water source.
The Chamizal dispute
May 16, 2008 00:17 - 3 minutes - 34.7 MB VideoHow the Rio Grande influenced the border crossing and caused territory disputes in El Paso-Juarez.
Transcript -- The Chamizal dispute
May 16, 2008 00:17 - 22.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How the Rio Grande influenced the border crossing and caused territory disputes in El Paso-Juarez.
Putting border issues into the course context
May 16, 2008 00:16 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBMembers of The Open University Geography Department discuss border issues, and the making of this visual material.
Transcript -- Putting border issues into the course context
May 16, 2008 00:15 - 70.2 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Members of The Open University Geography Department discuss border issues, and the making of this visual material.