PLTC260
Nationalism and Nation Building
Politics
BC
Subject code
PLTC
Course Number
260
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
S. Aslan
Course Long Title
Nationalism and Nation Building
Description
This course provides an overview of major theories on nationalism and nation building. It introduces different forms of nationalism and discusses the relationship between the emergence of modern states and the idea of national identity. Students explore how nationalism relates to state building, citizenship, different regime types, economic change, gender, and religion. Case studies are drawn from the experiences of national identity formation in countries such as France, Germany, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and India. Recommended background: any 100-level course in politics or any course in European studies.
Modes of Inquiry
Analysis and Critique [AC], Historical and Social Inquiry [HS]
Writing Credit
No writing credit
Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements
(PLTC: Identities & Interests), (PLTC: Security,Conflict,Coop)
INDS Program Relationship
IDEU - EUS Program
GEC This Course Belongs To
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Class Restriction
Exclude First Years