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At the end of this module the students are expected to be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the main sociological approaches in the study of nations and nationalism, evaluate the role modernity has played in the formation of nations and nationalisms and appraise the general relationships between nations, nationalism and social change in the broader historical and geographical contexts.
Indicative Module Content:Introduction
How old are nations?
Imagining the (post-colonial) nations
Fighting for the nation
Gendering the nation
Forging the nation
Inventing the nation
The people
The intellectuals
The Future of nationalism and cosmopolitanism
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Seminar (or Webinar) | 22 |
Specified Learning Activities | 120 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 108 |
Total | 250 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: The students are required to submit the weekly reading summaries and to actively participate in the class discussions and debate. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Essay: 3000 words end of semester essay. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 70 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback will be provided on assessed coursework as individual comments during office hours.
Name | Role |
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Professor Sinisa Malesevic | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Iarfhlaith Watson | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |