GOVT 278
Spring 2007 not offered
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| Certificates: International Relations |
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. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (CGST-MN)(GOVT)(GOVT-Comparativ)(GOVT-Intl.)(HRAD-MN) |
Major Readings:
Anthony D. Smith, THEORIES OF NATIONALISM
Ernst Gellner, NATIONALISM
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three class presentations (20% each) one research paper (40%) |
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