Syllabus

State Formation and Citizenship

Code
ASK22H
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
Second Cycle
School
School of Culture and Society
Subject field
Political Science (SKA)
Group of Subjects
Political Science
Disciplinary Domain
Social Science, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Political Science1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1A1N
Approved
Approved, 15 November 2018.
This syllabus is valid from 02 September 2019.
Revised
Revised, 20 August 2019.
Revision is valid from 20 August 2019.
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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • demonstrate in depth theoretical and empirical knowledge about historical and structural conditions for state  and nation building from a comparative perspective
  • demonstrate in depth knowledge about the concepts citizenship and nationalism from a historical and comparative perspective
  • demonstrate the ability to independently provide an overview and critically evaluate different theoretical approaches within the research field
  • independently formulate a research problem within the research field and apply a suitable methodological framework.

Course Content

The course provides a theoretical and empirical elaboration on the concepts state and nation, and also an overview of the development of the nation state and the interplay between actors and institutions in this process. Secondly, the concepts of nation, nation building and nationalism as well as the spread of nationalism as an ideology and
identity marker, are covered. The complex relationship between nationalism and democracy is also covered. Thirdly, the course elaborates on variations and different forms of citizenship, and focuses on differences in the relationship to issues like integration, minorities and multiculturalism. The course, mainly deals with the historical development in Europe, but does make references to other regions of the world.

Assessment

Written assignments and active participation in seminars.

Forms of Study

Lectures and obligatory seminars.

Grades

The Swedish grades A–F.

Reporting of grades:

  • Written assignments and seminars, 7,5 credits

Prerequisites

  • A minimum of 180 credits on first cycle, including 90 credits in Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, Human Rights or Peace and Conflict Studies, including a minimum of 7,5 credits research method with a focus on Social Science and English 6

Other Information

The course is part of the master’s programme Democracy, Citizenship and Change.