Globalization and Education in Latvia

As we have discussed above, globalisation affects political, economical, social processes and structures that appear from the central role of knowledge. As an example, the instant use of English results appearance of universal language used worldwide. As a matter of fact, English is classed the first or second language in the nearly one hundred countries. This is the way how English language became an international language used in every single industry in the world. Apart from the language, there are more factors resulting globalisation, i.e. an increase in global communication via satellite, ICT and optics; integration and coordination of services, sales and product designs throughout the world; an increase of free trade agreements internationally, as well as progression of regulations and standards for trade, finance, work, products and services globally; 24/7 financial services within financial markets; and finally increase in foreign investments between many countries and as a consequence enlarging influence of foreign control on working labour (Deniz, 1999). New information technologies assist people in accessing information in any possible field. The use of knowledge is getting more internationalised hence why more information is available worldwide as well as the ways of learning becoming easier. As a result globalisation gives opportunity to access a wider and richer source of knowledge in the new global world. Students are becoming more mobile using ICT in global process of education (Gomlekisz, 2000).
             Benefits of Globalisation.
             Since globalisation brings fundamental changes in economical, social and cultural life in the communities, the new conception and attitude are coming into power. As a result, the whole population needs to be flexible and adopt new values. With the adaptation of globalisation Cogbun (2000) listed the following benefits of globalisation:.
             Challenges for education, knowledge and learning create an ability for learners to become comfortable and familiar with uncertain situations and abstract concepts.