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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Sociology

Undergraduate Course: Nations and Nationalism (SCIL10065)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaSociology Other subject areaPolitics
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe course aims to examine major modes of explaining nationalism, and to relate nationalism to other key themes in sociology. It begins by examining key concepts, theories and typologies of nationalism, particular attention is focused on the civic/ethnic distinction. Thereafter the course seeks to explore the relationship between nationalism and other social and political processes, such as language, religion, class, gender, political regulation and globalisation. Throughout an attempt is made to use substantive case material to inform an understanding of nationalism. Recommended Reading: Hutchison, J and M. Guibernau (eds.) (2001) Understanding Nationalism, (Oxford: Polity); McCrone, D (1998) Sociology of Nationalism, (London: Routledge); Smith, AD (2001) Nationalism: Theory, Ideology, History, (Oxford: Polity)
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting students should have at least 3 Sociology courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 15/09/2014
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 20, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 166 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 75 %, Coursework 25 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Nations and Nationalism2:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students who have taken the course will have an understanding of differing theoretical explanations of nationalism, and be able to critically compare its manifestations in different social settings. They should be able to analyse the ways nationalism interacts with other sociological processes (e.g., language, religion, gender, class, political regulation and globalization), and identify and describe major debates within the study of nationalism.
Assessment Information
25% short essay and an exam (75%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr James Kennedy
Tel: (0131 6)50 4250
Email: j.kennedy@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Claire Moggie
Tel: (0131 6)50 4001
Email: Claire.Moggie@ed.ac.uk
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