GOVT278

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GOVT278

Nationalism GOVT278 SP

Not Currently Offered

National identity is one of the most important and yet most complex elements of a political system. This course reviews the various theories of nationalism and explores its role in the emergence of the modern state, in elections and party competition. Several case studies of nationalist movements in the contemporary world will be analyzed.

MAJOR READINGS

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

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS GOVT

Prerequisites: GOVT157

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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