Nations and nationalisms

3 credits

Social bases of nationhood. Sociological examination of issues related to national identities and nationalism: theories of nationalism; social roots and implications of national identity and belonging; nationalism and conflict; nationalism, ethnicity, and genocide. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Either (a) SOCI 111 or (b) POLI 221 or (c) all of HIST 115, HIST 145. Third-year standing.