The students in a sociology class in Ottawa, Ontario meet with a class of sociology students in Örebro, Sweden twice a month using webcams and the internet. This use of technology to bring different parts of the world closer together illustrates:

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The use of technology to connect students from different parts of the world is an example of the concept of the global village, which refers to how advances in communication and technology have made the world feel smaller and more connected. The other choices do not accurately describe this situation - real culture refers to the genuine beliefs and practices of a culture, assimilation involves individuals from one culture adopting the customs of another culture, and cultural transmission refers to how cultural beliefs and practices are passed down from one generation to the next.

The Students in a Sociology Class in Ottawa, Ontario Meet