Postgraduate Course: Theories and Theorists in Nationalism Studies (PGSP11144)
Course Outline
| School | School of Social and Political Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies) |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course provides a comprehensive introduction to major theories and theorists of nationalism. It does this in two ways. First, by examining some of the theoretical answers that have been given to basic questions in the study of nationalism--what is nationalism? when and where does it emerge? who generates nationalism and how? does it have a basis in human nature? Second, by looking in depth at the approaches of some of the key figures (e.g. Ernest Gellner, Anthony D. Smith, Benedict Anderson) in the study of nationalism, and why they have been influential. The lectures are accompanied by student led seminars, which alternate between discussions of key debates, and cases that illustrate key issues. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The course seeks to enable students to:
- Compare contending definitions and theoretical explanations of
nationalism, both critically and analytically.
- Identify and evaluate key debates around the nature and historical formation of nations and nationalism.
- Demonstrate a good comprehension of the theoretical arguments of several major figures in the field of nationalism studies. |
Assessment Information
| essay in the region of 4000 words |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Jonathan Hearn
Tel: (0131 6)50 4242
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Course secretary | Miss Cristyn King
Tel: (0131 6)51 3865
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