Academic Catalog

PSIR311 NATIONS AND NATIONALISM

Course Code:	3540311
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	6.0
Department:	Political Science And International Relations
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:	Assoc.Prof.Dr. HANDE SÖZER
Offered Semester:	Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

This course aims to critically review competing theoretical approaches to nations and nationalism. It will also seek to deepen understanding of these theories through an analysis of a number of comparative case studies drawn from Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. This analysis will draw on historical experiences of nationalism as well as contemporary examples of nationalist political movements. The course will also include an examination of the emergence of sub-nationalist and secessionist movements and the impact that globalisation is having on nationalism today