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Academic Year 2004/2005

Nationalism
GOVT 278 FA

Nationalism is the desire of an ethnic group, a nation, to have a state of
their own. It emerged as a powerful organizing principle for states and social
movements in the 19th century, and was integral to the wars and revolutions of
the 20th century. This course examines rival theories about the character of
nationalism, and tries to explain its staying power as a political principle
into the 21st century. It looks at the role of nationalism in countries like
Britain, France, India, China and Nigeria, and nationalist conflicts such as
Northern Ireland, Quebec, Yugoslavia, Sri Lanka and Rwanda. The course is
reading and writing intensive.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Rutland,Peter    

Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: PAC421;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 25)

SR. major: 8   Jr. major: 8

SR. non-major: 4   Jr. non-major: 5   SO: X   FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Writing

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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