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 |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | 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, such as--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 include both discussions of key debates, and cases that illustrate key issues. |
| 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, such as--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 include both discussions of key debates, and cases that illustrate key issues.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 25 |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
196 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Essay in the region of 4000 words |
| Feedback |
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- - Be able to compare contending definitions and theoretical explanations of nationalism, both critically and analytically.
- - Know how to identify and evaluate key debates around the nature and historical formation of nations and nationalism.
- - Be able to demonstrate a good comprehension of the theoretical arguments of several major figures in the field of nationalism studies.
- - Have improved their capacities for critical intellectual discussion in small groups.
- - Be able to present and write informatively on topics in the field of nationalism studies.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Jonathan Hearn
Tel: (0131 6)50 4242
Email: |
Course secretary | Miss Jade Birkin
Tel: (0131 6)51 1659
Email: |
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