EVS168 Nationalism in Modern European History

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2011
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Radka Martincová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Markéta Pitrová, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Timetable
Wed 12:00–13:30 U43
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/25, only registered: 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The course acquaints students with nation-building processes in Europe and with a phenomenon of nationalism. Students receive a broad overview of key theoretical approaches that are later used within a series of case studies of nation-building throughout Europe. Therefore, students are not only given comprehensive information about theories of nationalism and nation-building, but they are also encouraged to deepen their knowledge of modern European history. By the end of the course, students should be able to apply newly acquired theoretical knowledge during their own analysis in the field of modern history.
Syllabus
  • 1) Introduction to the study of nationalism - key concepts.
  • 2) Evolution of theories of nationalism.
  • 3) Evolution of theories of nationalism - other approaches.
  • 4) France and Germany: an example of two different types of nation-buidling.
  • 5) Formation of small European nations.
  • 6) Multinational empires and their reaction on the rise of nationalism: The example of Austria-Hungary.
  • 7) Great Britain and the British.
  • 8) Case study of Czech Lands: Establishment of two separated national communities
  • 9) Formation of Balkan nations: The example of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Austrian rule
  • 10) Socialist regimes and nationalism: Unspoken manipulation of national rhetoric.
  • 11) European integration: An attempt to deal with a heritage of the past. Closing seminar.
  • 12) Examination.
Literature
    required literature
  • Pohledy na národ a nacionalismus :čítanka textů. Edited by Miroslav Hroch. Vyd. 1. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 2003, 451 s. ISBN 80-86429-20-2. info
    recommended literature
  • HROCH, Miroslav. Národy nejsou dílem náhody : příčiny a předpoklady utváření moderních evropských národů. Vyd. 1. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství (SLON), 2009, 315 s. ISBN 9788074190100. info
  • ANDERSON, Benedict R. O'G. Představy společenství : úvahy o původu a šíření nacionalismu. Edited by Martin Procházka, Translated by Petr Fantys - Miloslav Uličný. 1. české vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 2008, 274 s. ISBN 9788024614908. info
  • GELLNER, Ernest. Nacionalismus. Translated by Hana Novotná - Petr Skalník. 1. vyd. Brno: Centrum pro studium demokracie a kultury, 2003, 133 s. ISBN 80-7325-023-3. info
  • SMITH, Anthony D. National identity. 1st ed. London: Penguin books, 1991, 226 s. ISBN 0-14-012565-5. info
Teaching methods
Each week, there will be lectures combined with class discussions about a topic covered during the lecture. Students will also discuss compulsory readings required for each lecture. At the end of the semester, a seminar with a discussion of written assignments will be held.
Assessment methods
The course is terminated by a written exam. At the course of the semester, students will hand in two written assignments (5 pages each).
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2012.
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