SOCb2591 Sociology of Nationalism

Fakulta sociálních studií
podzim 2021
Rozsah
1/1/0. 6 kr. Ukončení: zk.
Vyučující
Mgr. et Mgr. Gábor Oláh, Ph.D. (přednášející)
doc. PhDr. Csaba Szaló, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Garance
doc. PhDr. Csaba Szaló, Ph.D.
Katedra sociologie – Fakulta sociálních studií
Kontaktní osoba: Ing. Soňa Enenkelová
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra sociologie – Fakulta sociálních studií
Rozvrh
St 16:00–17:40 U35
Předpoklady
! SOC291 Sociology of Nationalism
Forms of nationalism, xenophobia, ethnocentrism are still a strong force of action. Contemporary politics and public space is filled with nationalistic emotions. The course examines main contemporary theories of nationalism, analyzes key concepts and debates everyday practices of nationalism. First the course gives and overview of the main theoretical and analytical concepts (classical and contemporary) in the study of nationalism, explores the key concepts such as nation, ethnicity, identity. The second part focuses on the reproduction of nationalism in societies, how the nation reacts to actual events, what symbolic universe is used and how it is performed in politics and everyday life.
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
Předmět je nabízen i studentům mimo mateřské obory.
Předmět si smí zapsat nejvýše 35 stud.
Momentální stav registrace a zápisu: zapsáno: 0/35, pouze zareg.: 0/35, pouze zareg. s předností (mateřské obory): 0/35
Mateřské obory/plány
předmět má 8 mateřských oborů, zobrazit
Cíle předmětu
The aim of the course is to give an overview of theories and concepts of the study of nationalism. To discuss how nationalism appears in various discourses, politics, sports and everyday life.
Výstupy z učení
By the end of the course the students should be able:
- to define and discuss nationalism
- review and analyze its historical evolution
- identify forms its forms in politics, public space
- apply critical view on these recent processes
Osnova
  • 1. class: Introduction to the course. Definition of nationalism, why nationalism matters
  • 2. class: Theoretical overview 1.
  • 3. class: Theoretical overview 2.
  • 4. class: Modernist Approaches
  • 5. class: Primordialism and ethnocentrism
  • 6. class: Symbolic universe of nationalism
  • 7. class: Reading week - no class
  • 8. class: Everyday forms of nationalism
  • 9. class: Performative nationalism
  • 10. class: Recent processes and nationalism
  • 11. class: Memory and nationalism
  • 12-13. class: Student presentations
Literatura
    povinná literatura
  • SMITH, Anthony D. Nationalism : theory, ideology, history. 2nd ed., rev. and updated. Cambridge: Polity Press, 2010, viii, 209. ISBN 9780745651286. info
    doporučená literatura
  • The cultural politics of nationalism and nation-building : ritual and performance in the forging of nations. Edited by Rachel Tsang. Milton Park, Abingdon Oxon: Routledge, 2014, xi, 201. ISBN 9780415870658. info
  • ANDERSON, Benedict R. O'G. Imagined communities : reflections on the origin and spread of nationalism. Rev. ed. New York: Verso, 2006, xv, 240. ISBN 1844670864. info
  • BRUBAKER, Rogers. Nationalist politics and everyday ethnicity in a Transylvanian town. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2006, xx, 439. ISBN 9780691136226. URL info
  • BRUBAKER, Rogers. Ethnicity without groups. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 2004, x, 283. ISBN 0674022319. info
Výukové metody
The course is based on lectures, class discussions and student presentations. Students read texts and prepare for the class discussion.
Metody hodnocení
Particular activities of students will be evaluated as follows:
25% - reading, discussion papers and class participation
25% - presentation
50 % - academic paper
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
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Studijní materiály
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