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- Instructor(s)
- Fukazawa Kazuhiro
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
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- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Wed3-4(G1-102 (G111))
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- Course number
- LAH.S442
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2024/3/14
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- English
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Course description and aims
This course consists of two parts. The first part focuses on social science research on nationalism and nations to acquire basic knowledge and deepen understanding of the theory. The second part focuses on contemporary issues related to nationalism to understand where the problem is and to consider solutions.
This course has two aims. The first is to understand the social science research approach to nationalism and to be able to discuss the origins of each nation and the international community. The second is to understand how nationalism is connected to various issues in contemporary society and to acquire a perspective on those issues.
Student learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) acquire a basic knowledge of nationalism studies.
2) explain the connection between nationalism and factors such as ethnicity, race, and language.
3) explain the relationship between nationalism and contemporary issues such as civil war, globalism, and technology and express their own ideas.
Keywords
Nation, Ethnicity, Civil war, Globalism, Free trade, Economic security, Techno-nationalism
Competencies that will be developed
| Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
This course is mainly conducted in a lecture style, however, to improve interactive communication, reaction papers are handed out in each class for taking questions, which are answered during the class. Also, group discussions will be held in classes.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Guidance, introduction--Origins of nations and nationalism | Understand the origins of nationalism and nations. |
| Class 2 | Types of nationalism and critique of traditional nationalism theory | Understand the typology of nationalism and become able to explain the difference of them. Also, understand the arguments formed as a critique of traditional nationalism theory. |
| Class 3 | Development of civic nationalism | Understand the development process of civic nationalism and become able to explain how it differs from ethnic nationalism. |
| Class 4 | Trade regime and nationalism/review of first half | Understand the relation between trade regime and nationalism. Review the first half. |
| Class 5 | Midterm exam/nationalism and civil war | Midterm exam which covers from 1st class to 4th class. Understand the relation between nationalism and civil war. |
| Class 6 | Backlash to globalism and social fragmentation | Understand the backlash to globalism and consider the contemporary social fragmentation. |
| Class 7 | Technology and nationalism | Become able to explain the management and spread of technology from the perspective of nationalism. |
Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to course material.
Textbook(s)
None required.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Course materials are uploaded on T2SCHOLA. Reference books are introduced in classes.
Assessment criteria and methods
Reaction paper in each class (20%), Midterm exam (30%), Final report (50%)
Related courses
- LAH.S104 ： International Relations A
- LAH.S204 ： International Relations B
- LAH.S305 ： International Relations C
- LAH.S426 ： Essence of Humanities and Social Sciences26:International Relations
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
No prerequisites.
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from "[at]" to "@"(half-width character).
fukazawa.k.ab[at]m.titech.ac.jp
Office hours
Contact by e-mail in advance to schedule an appointment.
