This thesis aims to gain insight into the social division that manifested in the Brexit debate as well as the referendum result. The Brexit debate will not be approached as an isolated event but will be placed in the context of a global trend of populism. It will then be discussed how British populism has establish two 'enemies' of the British people: the global 'other' and the cultural, ethno-racial 'other'. Subsequently, it is discussed how literature can provide insight into social division. The focus will then be shifted to a new literary genre, Brexit literature, specifically. The question is how this new genre deals with such an unprecedented event as Brexit. Specifically, this thesis aims to gain insight into how Brexit literature envisions life for the global 'other' and the ethno-racial 'other' in a post-Brexit Britain. Novels written and published after the Referendum were taken into consideration for the material selection. This thesis will discuss Ali Smith's Autumn (2016), Amanda Craig's The Lie of the Land (2017), and John Lanchester's The Wall (2019). Ultimately, this thesis hopes to understand how authors in this new genre give meaning to Brexit, what they consider to be the causes of the debate and the referendum, and how Brexit has affected the social division in Britain.
Anotace v angličtině
This thesis aims to gain insight into the social division that manifested in the Brexit debate as well as the referendum result. The Brexit debate will not be approached as an isolated event but will be placed in the context of a global trend of populism. It will then be discussed how British populism has establish two 'enemies' of the British people: the global 'other' and the cultural, ethno-racial 'other'. Subsequently, it is discussed how literature can provide insight into social division. The focus will then be shifted to a new literary genre, Brexit literature, specifically. The question is how this new genre deals with such an unprecedented event as Brexit. Specifically, this thesis aims to gain insight into how Brexit literature envisions life for the global 'other' and the ethno-racial 'other' in a post-Brexit Britain. Novels written and published after the Referendum were taken into consideration for the material selection. This thesis will discuss Ali Smith's Autumn (2016), Amanda Craig's The Lie of the Land (2017), and John Lanchester's The Wall (2019). Ultimately, this thesis hopes to understand how authors in this new genre give meaning to Brexit, what they consider to be the causes of the debate and the referendum, and how Brexit has affected the social division in Britain.
Klíčová slova
Brexit Brexit Literature Social Division Populism Great Britain
Klíčová slova v angličtině
Brexit Brexit Literature Social Division Populism Great Britain
Rozsah průvodní práce
81
Jazyk
AN
Anotace
This thesis aims to gain insight into the social division that manifested in the Brexit debate as well as the referendum result. The Brexit debate will not be approached as an isolated event but will be placed in the context of a global trend of populism. It will then be discussed how British populism has establish two 'enemies' of the British people: the global 'other' and the cultural, ethno-racial 'other'. Subsequently, it is discussed how literature can provide insight into social division. The focus will then be shifted to a new literary genre, Brexit literature, specifically. The question is how this new genre deals with such an unprecedented event as Brexit. Specifically, this thesis aims to gain insight into how Brexit literature envisions life for the global 'other' and the ethno-racial 'other' in a post-Brexit Britain. Novels written and published after the Referendum were taken into consideration for the material selection. This thesis will discuss Ali Smith's Autumn (2016), Amanda Craig's The Lie of the Land (2017), and John Lanchester's The Wall (2019). Ultimately, this thesis hopes to understand how authors in this new genre give meaning to Brexit, what they consider to be the causes of the debate and the referendum, and how Brexit has affected the social division in Britain.
Anotace v angličtině
This thesis aims to gain insight into the social division that manifested in the Brexit debate as well as the referendum result. The Brexit debate will not be approached as an isolated event but will be placed in the context of a global trend of populism. It will then be discussed how British populism has establish two 'enemies' of the British people: the global 'other' and the cultural, ethno-racial 'other'. Subsequently, it is discussed how literature can provide insight into social division. The focus will then be shifted to a new literary genre, Brexit literature, specifically. The question is how this new genre deals with such an unprecedented event as Brexit. Specifically, this thesis aims to gain insight into how Brexit literature envisions life for the global 'other' and the ethno-racial 'other' in a post-Brexit Britain. Novels written and published after the Referendum were taken into consideration for the material selection. This thesis will discuss Ali Smith's Autumn (2016), Amanda Craig's The Lie of the Land (2017), and John Lanchester's The Wall (2019). Ultimately, this thesis hopes to understand how authors in this new genre give meaning to Brexit, what they consider to be the causes of the debate and the referendum, and how Brexit has affected the social division in Britain.
Klíčová slova
Brexit Brexit Literature Social Division Populism Great Britain
Klíčová slova v angličtině
Brexit Brexit Literature Social Division Populism Great Britain
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.
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.
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.
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.