By the end of this lecture, learners will be able to:

  1. Define globalization in the context of literature and culture.
  2. Analyze how British authors reflect and respond to the effects of globalization in their work.
  3. Evaluate the role of mass media and consumer culture in shaping identity.
  4. Understand the blurring of national and cultural boundaries in contemporary narratives.
  5. Discuss DeLillo's White Noise as a transnational literary text that offers critical insights into global consumer society.