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SSGS712 - Nationalism and Identity

Course Details

Course Code: SSGS712 Course ID: 5491 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate

This seminar analyzes contemporary theories of nationalism and identity. Students will examine the complexities of building a nation-state: how diaspora groups challenge national identity, how subnational groups threaten national cohesion, and how gender relations reevaluate social hierarchies. By utilizing modern case studies across Europe and the Middle East, participants will utilize multidisciplinary approaches to analyze the rise of contemporary nationalism. (Prerequisites: SSGS711)

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration09/28/2026 - 02/26/2027 Course Dates03/01/2027 - 04/25/2027 Start Month March SessionWinter 2027 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.