NATIONALISM

WELCOME

• In this class we'll examine nationalism.
• We'll read Benedict Anderson's Imagined Communities.
• We'll also read other perspectives.
• There will be no lectures.
• We will discuss the readings as a group.

WHAT IS NATIONALISM?

• Define it.
• Why should we care?
• Is it "real"?
• Are some more real than others?
• How do we decide?

EXAMPLES?

KEY ELEMENTS?

RAIDER NATION

OKINAWA

ANDERSON'S MODEL

• Anderson details the rise of nationalism.
• He focuses on cases around the world.
• He notes the importance of print capitalism, and other factors.
• He provides us with a model we can apply to other cases.

OTHER MODELS

• We will also look at other scholars.
• John Lie, Craig Calhoun,
• And the idea of "invented traditions."

YOUR WORK

• You will need to carefully complete each week's reading.
• To come to class prepared with questions and comments.
• The success of the class depends on your participation.
• No sitting and watching.
• Ask if you have questions or are struggling with anything.

CLASS WEBSITE & APP

• We are using a class management site called Canvas.
• You will receive an email invite to join the class site.
• Creating an account with Canvas is free.
• You will post in the discussion forum each week.
• There are free apps for iOS and Android devices.

CANVAS WEBSITE & APP

• All readings are available here.
• Including Anderson's book!
• The syllabus is also here.

WRITTEN WORK

• You will write a final essay due at the end of the term.
• You will start building that paper by writing 2 blog posts.
• You will also lead discussion twice in the semester.
• Part of leading discussion includes giving a short presentation.
• Key to leading discussion is getting others to talk.

WRITTEN WORK

• You will need to choose a case to study.
• You will apply Anderson's ideas to the case.
• Doing historical research will be difficult.
• A more contemporary case will be easier to research.
• Your blog posts will connect chapters to your case.

FOR NEXT WEEK

• Complete the assigned readings.
• Look over the other chapters.
• Decide which weeks you would like to present.
• We'll set up a plan in class.