"In this world without quiet corners, there can be no easy escapes from history, from hullabaloo, from terrible, unquiet fuss.” Salman Rushdie how choose Between this Africa and the English tongue I love? Betray them both, or give back what they give? Derek Walcott, “A Far Cry from Africa”

Global Of, relating to, or involving the entire earth; worldwide; not limited or provincial in scope: global war; global monetary policies. Comprehensive; total

Globalism An outlook or policy which is worldwide in scope (possible result would be higher regard for worldwide issues than for national issues). Sometimes a euphemism for world government. The changes in societies and the world economy that are the result of dramatically increased trade and cultural exchange.

Globalization A set of processes leading to the integration of economic, cultural, political, and social systems across geographical boundaries.

These similar terms have numerous literary, cultural and political implications that affect how we will study literature. Global as International: The growth of international exchange, be it economic or cultural, that may see nations subsumed and rearticulated into the international system.

These similar terms have numerous literary, cultural and political implications that affect how we will study literature. Global as International: The growth of international exchange, be it economic or cultural, that may see nations subsumed and rearticulated into the international system. Global as Liberal: The removal of restrictions that may create an open or borderless world.

These similar terms have numerous literary, cultural and political implications that affect how we will study literature. Global as International: The growth of international exchange, be it economic or cultural, that may see nations subsumed and rearticulated into the international system. Global as Liberal: The removal of restrictions that may create an open or borderless world. Global as Universal: The spread of goods and experiences to people across the earth. This may include everything from the ipod to The Simpsons.

These similar terms have numerous literary, cultural and political implications that affect how we will study literature. Global as International: The growth of international exchange, be it economic or cultural, that may see nations subsumed and rearticulated into the international system. Global as Liberal: The removal of restrictions that may create an open or borderless world. Global as Universal: The spread of goods and experiences to people across the earth. This may include everything from the ipod to The Simpsons. Global as Modern: The spread of economies, democracies, and languages associated with “modern” countries such as Canada, the U.S. and England. Often pre-existent cultures or regional governments are lost in the process.

Colonialism The exploitation of a weaker country by a stronger one. It includes the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country. It is a feature of European expansion since sixteenth century, as Western powers took control of people and territory across much of globe. Last wave in Africa, late-nineteenth century. South American colonies gained independence in nineteenth century, African and Asian colonies after WW II. Frequently, the study of colonialism is divided into settler and forcibly colonized countries. ex. Nigeria would be a colonized country, and Canada would be a settler country.

Colonization The act of colonizing, or the establishment of colonies such as "the British colonization of Africa."

Imperialism The national policy of conquest of other regions or peoples for the purpose of extending political and economic control and of exploiting the resources of other regions or people.

Systems of Discourse The language and culture of the homeland—Britain and the English language—are imposed on the colony. In turn, these discourses become the measurement of “reality.” ex. The speaker in “A Far Cry from Africa” is unsure which language best represents his colonial situation.

Postcolonial Criticism Scholars used to use the term Commonwealth criticism, which referred to the study of texts produced by members of former British colonies. However, the term has its difficulties. For example,, there is nothing “common” or “shared” about the “wealth” in the colonies. Colonization meant to increase the wealth of the ruling country. Since the 1980s, the terms "Commonwealth" and "Third World" that were used to describe the literature of Europe's former colonies have become rare.

Postcolonial Criticism Scholars used to use the term Commonwealth criticism, which referred to the study of texts produced by members of former British colonies. However, the term has its difficulties. For example, there is nothing “common” or “shared” about the “wealth” in the colonies. Colonization meant to increase the wealth of the ruling country. Since the 1980s, the terms "Commonwealth" and "Third World" that were used to describe the literature of Europe's former colonies have become rare.

Postcolonial Criticism In a very general sense, postcolonial criticism is the study of the interactions between European nations and colonies following the establishment of independence in a colony. The European empire is said to have held sway over more than 85% of the rest of the globe by the time of the First World War, having consolidated its control over several centuries. The sheer extent and duration of the European empire and its disintegration after the Second World War have led to widespread interest in postcolonial literature and criticism in our own times.

Reverse Colonization The act of colony or former colony member making the reverse voyage to the home of the colonizer. Sometimes the term is related to issues of immigration