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Academic Year 2005/2006


Nationalism
GOVT 278 SP

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

Anthony D. Smith, THEORIES OF NATIONALISM
Ernst Gellner, NATIONALISM

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three class presentations (20% each) one research paper (40%)

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006


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