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1. GLOBALIZATION AND THE FUTURE : Le Clezios Perspective

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION LA CLEZIO’S PERSPECTIVE OF GLOBALIZATION EXAMPLES IN LITERATURE APPLYING THE DEFINITION: REAL WORLD SITUATION LITERATURE AS A RESPONSE TO GLOBALIZATION CONCLUSIONS 01 04 02 05 03 06

3. INTRODUCTION

4. Who is J.M.G. Le Clézio?: • French-Mauritian writer and Nobel laureate (2008) • An acclaimed writer whose works bridge cultures, embodying the essence of globalized identity through narrative.

5. Le Clézio’s Perspective on Globalization

6. “Globalization, like good and evil, is nothing in itself… but thinking makes it so.” — Le Clézio

7. The Novel as a Hybrid Art: Literature as a Response to Globalization Purpose : • Acts as a “place of cross-fertilization” • Preserves cultural identities against homogenization (referred to as “universal cultural ectoplasm”) • Mixes poetry, confession, and a critical, voyeuristic perspective

8. Examples in Literature Chinua Achebe (Things Fall Apart) - Examines the clash between traditional African culture and colonial forces.

9. Examples in Literature Haruki Murakami (Kafka on the Shore) - Blends Japanese cultural elements with Western influences.

10. Examples in Literature Le Clézio’s Own Works (e.g., Desert) - Highlights the tension between traditional lifestyles and modernity

11. Applying the Definition: Real-World Situations

12. - Example: The global popularity of K-pop, which blends local and international influences Cultural Fusion in Media:

13. Language Evolution: - How English incorporates words from various cultures (e.g., “sushi,” “déjà vu”)

14. Local Traditions in a Globalized World: - Indigenous storytelling adapting to digital platforms and global audiences

15. CONCLUSION

16. - Globalization itself is neutral; its value is defined by human perception
- Literature—and especially the novel—serves as a critical arena for cultural dialogue and identity preservation KEY TAKEAWAYS:

17. - By embracing the “hybrid” nature of modern literature, we can better appreciate and protect our unique cultural identities in a globalized world

18. LIST OF REFERENCES Achebe, C. (1958). Things Fall Apart. London: Heinemann.
Le Clézio, J. M. G. (2008). Speech on Globalization and Literature. Le Clézio, J. M. G. (1980). Désert. Paris: Gallimard. Murakami, H. (2002). Kafka on the Shore. Tokyo: Shinchosha. (English translation by Philip Gabriel, Knopf, 2005)
Shakespeare, W. (1603). Hamlet. In The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (William James Craig). London: Oxford University Press.

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