Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04
The aim of this course is to study the relationship between the politics of nationalism and stability. It introduces students to the different theories of nationalism in addition to several case studies in different parts of the world. The course will cover nationalism in the Middle East, the Balkans, Scotland, South and East Asia.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Nationalism has been the driving force of politics since the 18th century. It spread across the world like wildfire, leading to a great impact on stability and war in different parts of the world. In this course, students will learn about the “imitation game” of non-Western nationalism in their attempt to create a Western-like indigenous nationalism. This imitation later became a reaction to European colonialism in Turkey, the Arab World, the Balkans, South and East Asia, and Scotland as a peculiar case of civic nationalism. The course is designed to introduce students to these forms of nationalism and the political dynamic not only at the level of international relations but also domestically. Because the majority of states in the world are heterogeneous, nationalism meant that some communities had to stay outside of the national projects. Hence, the dangerous path of nationalism that led to instability and civil wars.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 13 | Feedback Weeks | 16 | |
| Feedback |
1500 words. Students will receive a couple of papers of the same theme/topic. Short paragraphs of written feedback. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Understand | Understand what nationalism is and how it develops in different societies (with case studies). |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 20 | Feedback Weeks | 25 | |
| Feedback |
2 hours. Exam will be sent to students and they will post their answers on MyAberdeen. Feedback provided on request. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Create | Evaluate the consequences of nationalism. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 18 | Feedback Weeks | 21 | |
| Feedback |
Students will write an essay of 3000 words. Short paragraphs of written feedback. |
Word Count | 1500 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Analyse | Analyse the dynamics, politics and effects of nationalism.Analyse the dynamics, politics and effects of nationalism. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Evaluate the consequences of nationalism.Evaluate the consequences of nationalism. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 49,50 | Feedback Weeks | 1,52 | |
| Feedback |
Exam will be sent to students and they will post their answers on MyAberdeen. Feedback provided on request. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Understand | Understand what nationalism is and how it develops in different societies (with case studies). |
| Reflection | Create | Evaluate the consequences of nationalism. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Analyse the dynamics, politics and effects of nationalism.Analyse the dynamics, politics and effects of nationalism. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Evaluate the consequences of nationalism.Evaluate the consequences of nationalism. |
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