GLOBALIZATION AND THE RISE OF ENGLISH: EXPLORING THE ROLE OF A LINGUA FRANCA IN CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE
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Globalization, English as a Lingua Franca, Contemporary Literature, Postcolonial Literature, Language and Identity, Literary Hybridity, Cultural Hegemony, World Englishes, Linguistic Diversity, Literary Marketplace Global Communication Transnationalism, Multilingualism.Abstrak
This thesis examines the impact of globalization on the rise of English as a lingua franca in contemporary literature. As English becomes the dominant global language, it shapes literary production and cross-cultural communication, providing authors from diverse linguistic backgrounds with access to international audiences. This study explores how non-native writers engage with English, balancing global visibility with the preservation of cultural and linguistic identity. Drawing on examples from postcolonial and contemporary literature, the thesis investigates the dual role of English as both a bridge for global dialogue and a tool of cultural hegemony. By analyzing literary themes of identity, hybridity, and displacement, this research highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by English in a globalized literary landscape.
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