Course name: Nations and nationalism
Number of credits: 6 (ECTS)
Duration of the course: 14 weeks
Participation Prerequisites: English skills on the levels B1 CEFR or B2 CEFR
Goal: The general aim of this course is to develop in students' knowledge and understanding of nationalism, and to provide students with opportunities to engage with theories nationalism and its political, cultural and social implications.
Expected outcomes:
1 To apply the acquired general knowledge about nationalism, theories and approaches in scientific research and professional practice.
2 To make critical and systematic analysis of nationalism in political, social and cultural aspects;
3 To develop interpersonal communicative skills, promote cultural diversity and tolerance.
4 To think critically.
The course syllabus includes the following topics:
1 Theories and Orientations in the Study of Nationalism.
2 Nationalism in Comparative Context.
3 Nationalism and the Nation-State.
4 Cultural heritage in service of nationalism.
Language of Instruction: English.
Course Methodology:
Online time at least 2 hours per week for forum, chat, course interaction, altogether for essay writing not less than 70 hours for the whole course. Mode of study: online course (moodle), spring semester.
Forms of control
Essay, Assignment (image analysis)
Requirements and grading:
- Assignment (image analysis) - 10%
- Pen-Pals – 10%
- Essay 30%
- Online Participation (BlueJeans seminars – 6 hours) – 50 %
Status: The course is optional for bachelor students of low residence and high residence programs.
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