PrintEnglish for International Trade 2
Unit 1: E-commerce
In this lab we will expand and complement what we have learned about e-commerce.
Discuss in class the following aspects:
What factors made the emergence of e-commerce possible?
How can e-commerce be defined?
How has e-commerce changed world economy?
What do you think will be the future of e-commerce?
Now watch this video. How does the content of the video relate to our previous discussion? Would you change any of your answers?
Now download this file and complete the outline with the information from the video.
Remember that in an outline, you don't need to write too much information and/or details, just brief notes on topics or sub topics. Once you are done, go to grouply, access your account and upload create a blog entry entitled 1124 Unit 1. Upload the file there with your name.
E-commerce and the WTO
Let's start by reviewing some general terms. In the same blog entry in grouply, write answers to these questions:1. What is the World Trade Organization?
2. What is the main function of this organization?
3. What do you think is the attitude of the WTO regarding e-commerce?
Now read this text. and find the answers to the following questions. Then post them in your blog entry.
1. Which of the WTO agreements is more relevant to e-commerce and why?
2. What debate exists over the nature of products in electronic form?
3. Is the WTO in favor or against the expansion and promotion of e-commerce? Explain.
4. What is the main challenge that electronic or Internet economy poses to the world?
5.What three things are needed to participate effectively in e-commerce?
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