In June 2016, Britain made the unprecedented and shocking decision to leave the European Union, but Brexit revealed a deeply divided country. Many variables, such as age, educational level, yearly income, and unemployment rates, played a role in the Referendum results. The academic field is highly interested in the explanations for referendum and its consequences. A new literary genre emerged, Brexlit, which concerns itself with the same questions. This thesis will explore Britain's dividedness by specifically focus on (British) populism and the process of othering. By close reading three Brexlit novels (Ali Smith's Autumn, Amanda Craig's The Lie of the Land, and John Lanchester's The Wall), this thesis aims to gain a deeper understanding of how Brexit's 'others' are envisioned in post-Brexit Britain and aims to explore the relationship between the British 'self' and these 'others'.
Anotace v angličtině
In June 2016, Britain made the unprecedented and shocking decision to leave the European Union, but Brexit revealed a deeply divided country. Many variables, such as age, educational level, yearly income, and unemployment rates, played a role in the Referendum results. The academic field is highly interested in the explanations for referendum and its consequences. A new literary genre emerged, Brexlit, which concerns itself with the same questions. This thesis will explore Britain's dividedness by specifically focus on (British) populism and the process of othering. By close reading three Brexlit novels (Ali Smith's Autumn, Amanda Craig's The Lie of the Land, and John Lanchester's The Wall), this thesis aims to gain a deeper understanding of how Brexit's 'others' are envisioned in post-Brexit Britain and aims to explore the relationship between the British 'self' and these 'others'.
In June 2016, Britain made the unprecedented and shocking decision to leave the European Union, but Brexit revealed a deeply divided country. Many variables, such as age, educational level, yearly income, and unemployment rates, played a role in the Referendum results. The academic field is highly interested in the explanations for referendum and its consequences. A new literary genre emerged, Brexlit, which concerns itself with the same questions. This thesis will explore Britain's dividedness by specifically focus on (British) populism and the process of othering. By close reading three Brexlit novels (Ali Smith's Autumn, Amanda Craig's The Lie of the Land, and John Lanchester's The Wall), this thesis aims to gain a deeper understanding of how Brexit's 'others' are envisioned in post-Brexit Britain and aims to explore the relationship between the British 'self' and these 'others'.
Anotace v angličtině
In June 2016, Britain made the unprecedented and shocking decision to leave the European Union, but Brexit revealed a deeply divided country. Many variables, such as age, educational level, yearly income, and unemployment rates, played a role in the Referendum results. The academic field is highly interested in the explanations for referendum and its consequences. A new literary genre emerged, Brexlit, which concerns itself with the same questions. This thesis will explore Britain's dividedness by specifically focus on (British) populism and the process of othering. By close reading three Brexlit novels (Ali Smith's Autumn, Amanda Craig's The Lie of the Land, and John Lanchester's The Wall), this thesis aims to gain a deeper understanding of how Brexit's 'others' are envisioned in post-Brexit Britain and aims to explore the relationship between the British 'self' and these 'others'.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of theoretical and methodological approaches, in particular constructivism and comparativism which allow for independent research in the academic field involved.
Performing and presentation of the outcomes of independent research by making efficient use of primary and secondary sources.
High level analysing and synthesising competency to identify and problematise issues.
Capacity to make judgements by integrating complex data with the intention to identify rational and sustainable solutions for identified problems.
Ability to locate, select from a variety of sources and manage information required for addressing problems related to key issues.
Ability to apply different methods and strategies of study to different tasks and to undertake independent study.
Experience in and knowledge of successfully planning, designing and managing complicated projects in a transnational and multicultural environment.
Ability to identify topics in the public debate in a reflexive way and with an eye for socioculturally sensitive matters.
Capability to learn from and respond accurately to unexpected developments, taking these into account to accommodate and develop suitable strategies accordingly.
Zásady pro vypracování
Thorough knowledge and understanding of theoretical and methodological approaches, in particular constructivism and comparativism which allow for independent research in the academic field involved.
Performing and presentation of the outcomes of independent research by making efficient use of primary and secondary sources.
High level analysing and synthesising competency to identify and problematise issues.
Capacity to make judgements by integrating complex data with the intention to identify rational and sustainable solutions for identified problems.
Ability to locate, select from a variety of sources and manage information required for addressing problems related to key issues.
Ability to apply different methods and strategies of study to different tasks and to undertake independent study.
Experience in and knowledge of successfully planning, designing and managing complicated projects in a transnational and multicultural environment.
Ability to identify topics in the public debate in a reflexive way and with an eye for socioculturally sensitive matters.
Capability to learn from and respond accurately to unexpected developments, taking these into account to accommodate and develop suitable strategies accordingly.
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Allardice, Lisa.
Angelini, Francesca.
Armitstead, Claire.
Bawarshi, Anis S. and Reiff, Mary Jo.
Bernard, Catherine.
Boyne, John.
Buchanan, Daisy.
Caraher, Brian G.
Chandler, Daniel.
Cobley, Paul.
Curtice, John.
Davies, Caroline.
Day, Jon.
de Bruyn, Frans.
Dean, Deborah.
Derrida, Jacques.
Devitt, Amy J.
Eaglestone, Robert.
Ferguson, Donna.
Seznam doporučené literatury
Allardice, Lisa.
Angelini, Francesca.
Armitstead, Claire.
Bawarshi, Anis S. and Reiff, Mary Jo.
Bernard, Catherine.
Boyne, John.
Buchanan, Daisy.
Caraher, Brian G.
Chandler, Daniel.
Cobley, Paul.
Curtice, John.
Davies, Caroline.
Day, Jon.
de Bruyn, Frans.
Dean, Deborah.
Derrida, Jacques.
Devitt, Amy J.
Eaglestone, Robert.
Ferguson, Donna.