Nationalism and Ethnic Politics

Undergraduate

Nationalism is the most powerful political force in the world. It explains why countries come together and why they fall apart, and why people trust those who belong to their ethnic or national group and distrust those who do not. This survey course offers a comparative overview of key topics in the study of nationalism and ethnic politics. It examines how ethnic and national identities are shaped, processes of nation-building, ethnonational politics and conflict, and the accommodation of minorities under democratic principles.The course also explores the roots of exclusive nationalism today and discusses the potential of inclusive nationalism to counter it. SO 0 Course cr HTBA