Nationalism and Ethnic Politics

Knowledge

The students will:

• become familiar with the main theories of nationalism, including primordialism, modernism, ethnosymbolism and postmodern approaches;
• learn about the historical background of "the age of nationalism";
• be encouraged to use the theories they have learned to the empirical cases of Norway and Central Europe;
• learn about contemporary nationalist and right-wing populist political parties in Europe;
• discover the differences and similarities between two manifestations of the issue of ethnic minorities:
  • the question of historical minorities (in Eastern Europe)
  • the problems of immigration and integration (in Western Europe).

Skills

The students will:

• learn to think in terms of theory and to evaluate competing theoretical approaches;
• develop the ability to employ theories in empirical research;
• be able to communicate academic knowledge in writing and orally.

Competences

The students will:

• enhance their capability to think critically about nationalist ideologies and politics;
• acquire a good theoretical background in an important area of politics;
• inquire in depth into some of the most important of today’s debates that engage scholars and intellectuals across Europe and beyond.

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Lectures.

Compulsory activities:

• oral presentation
• attend student presentations

In the event of illness or other valid reasons, you can apply for a valid absence or postponement of compulsory activity.

Apply for valid absence from or need for postponement of compulsory activity

This course is not given on a regular basis

This course is not given on a regular basis

4 hour school examination.

You must have passed the compulsory activities in order to sit the exam.

Previous exams and guidelines.

• Illness at exams / postponed exams
• Resitting an examination