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Semester 1

Nations and Nationalism (SCIL10065)

Subject

Sociology

College

CAHSS

Credits

20

Normal Year Taken

3

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

Visiting students must have completed at least 2 Social Science courses (i.e. Sociology, Politics, Social Policy, Social Anthropology, African Studies, American Studies, Gender/Queer Studies) at grade B or above. We will only consider University/College level courses.

Course Summary

The course aims to examine major modes of explaining nationalism, and to relate nationalism to other key themes in sociology. It begins by examining key concepts, theories and typologies of nationalism, with particular attention focused on the distinction among ethnic, civic and civil nationalisms. Thereafter the course seeks to explore the relationship between nationalism and other social and political processes, such as language, religion, class, gender, conflict regulation and globalization. Throughout an attempt is made to use substantive case material to inform an understanding of nationalism. Recommended Reading: Hutchinson, J and M. Guibernau (eds.) (2001) Understanding Nationalism, (Oxford: Polity) Malesevic, S. (2013) Nation-States and Nationalisms: Theory, Ideology, History, (Oxford: Polity)

Course Description

Assessment Information

Written Exam 60%, Coursework 40%, Practical Exam 0%

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