Nationalism and Global Order (023IRS)
Nationalism and Global Order
Module 023IRS
Module details for 2023/24.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module provides an international perspective on the origins, evolution and the possible futures of nationalism and the nation-state. Despite many predictions to the contrary, we have witnessed a resurgence of nationalism and the recentring of the nation-state in the world politics over the recent decades. These dynamics can be seen in, for instance, the formation of new nation-states, interstate territorial conflicts in Europe, the Caucuses and West Asia, Brexit, ‘minority’ nationalisms, and national management of global health emergencies. This module offers an internationally sensitive, theoretically informed, and empirically grounded approach to the rise and evolution of nationalism and the nation form and explores the possibility of a post-national(ist) world order.
Full Module Description
This module provides an international perspective on the origins, evolution and the possible futures of nationalism and the nation-state. Despite many predictions to the contrary, we have witnessed a resurgence of nationalism and the recentring of the nation-state in the world politics over the recent decades. These dynamics can be seen in, for instance, the formation of new nation-states, interstate territorial conflicts in Europe, the Caucuses and West Asia, Brexit, ‘minority’ nationalisms, and national management of global health emergencies. This module offers an internationally sensitive, theoretically informed, and empirically grounded approach to the rise and evolution of nationalism and the nation form and explores the possibility of a post-national(ist) world order.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a comparative understanding of different theories of nationalism
Demonstrate a critical understanding of historical rise and evolution of nations and nationalism
Evaluate conceptually and historically the link between nationalism and international relations
Develop a theoretically informed account of development of nationalism in a specific country or region
Investigate the issues and challenges that nationalism poses to the modern global order
Explore the possibility of non-national forms of political community
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
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Dr Melanie Richter-Montpetit
Assess convenor
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Dr Anne Roemer-Mahler
Assess convenor
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Dr Kamran Matin
Convenor
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