The course provides an overview of the classical theories of nationalism, pairing the theoretical texts with case studies. Nationalism theories intersect with various fields of study, such as sociology, political science, history, philosophy, and economics. Therefore, a thorough understanding of theories of nationalism provides interdisciplinary insights into how national identities function, evolve, and interact with each other and with other types of identities.
The goal of the course is to familiarize students with the primordialist, ethnosymbolist, and modernist approaches, as well as their burgeoning criticisms.
No previous knowledge of nationalism theories is necessary.
Frequency | Weekday | Time | Format / Place | Period | |
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weekly | Mo | 10-12 (s.t.) | U2-210 | 07.04.-18.07.2025
not on: 4/21/25 / 6/9/25 |
Module | Course | Requirements | |
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22-M-4.1 Theoriemodul | Theorieseminar Transnationale Geschichtsschreibung, Transfer und Vergleich | Student information |
The binding module descriptions contain further information, including specifications on the "types of assignments" students need to complete. In cases where a module description mentions more than one kind of assignment, the respective member of the teaching staff will decide which task(s) they assign the students.
Degree programme/academic programme | Validity | Variant | Subdivision | Status | Semester | LP | |
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Bielefeld Graduate School In History And Sociology / Promotion | Optional Course Programme | ||||||
Studieren ab 50 |
The course is part of the Modul 22-M-4.1 Theoriemodul, and therefore, the exam regulations of the module apply to it. The examination takes place jointly with another course from the module's offerings.
"As a rule, the module is completed with an oral examination and, in exceptional, well-grounded cases, with an essay.
The examination relates to both seminar courses and is jointly assessed by the lecturers of both courses.
The oral examination lasts 45 minutes, the essay comprises approx. 30,000 characters (15 pages)."