Gateway Seminar: Nationalism: Ideology, Technology, Globalization

SOCIOL 167S

What is a nation? What is a nation state? Is the nation state still a useful unit of government today? The goal of this seminar is to teach you theoretical and methodological tools and historical examples to critically think about nationalism in globalization. Readings include primary sources, classic theories on nationalism, fresh arguments from sociology and anthropology. The historical and contemporary case studies include American, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and European examples.
Curriculum Codes
  • CCI
  • CZ
  • SS
Cross-Listed As
  • CULANTH 167S
  • HISTORY 167S
Typically Offered
Fall and/or Spring