Major debates and themes in the study of nations and nationalism. Applies theory to a variety of cases around the world.
Exploring how nationalism has shaped and continues to shape the contemporary world, this paper provides a valuable foundation for understanding key features of politics within and between states. The first half of the paper examines the notion of identity, the concepts of nation and ethnicity, the origins of nations and nationalism, and the historical development of nationalism from the nineteenth century to the post-Cold War period.
The second half examines contemporary debates about nationalism, including the basis of national identity, national identity in an international context, poly-ethnic and multinational states, and self-determination and secession. A variety of examples from around the world are used to illustrate.
This paper is 100% internally assessed.
| Paper title | Nationalism and Identity |
|---|---|
| Paper code | POLS315 |
| Subject | Politics |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $955.05 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 18 200-level POLS points
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Notes
- May not be credited together with POLS330 passed before 2005.
- Eligibility
- An interest in national and international affairs is an advantage.
- Contact
- politics@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
- The paper is divided into two halves:
- Theories of nationalism and its historical development
- Nations and nationalism today
- Teaching Arrangements
This paper is taught via two lectures each week and one tutorial every other week.
- Textbooks
Required and recommended readings to be advised.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking,
Cultural understanding, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will acquire:
- Understanding of the key concepts and theories of nationalism
- Knowledge of nationalism in the past and in the contemporary world
- Awareness of the ways in which national identity is constructed and contested
- Ability to identify and critically evaluate relevant theoretical and empirical literature on nationalism
