Nation, Society, & Space

Cod y Modiwl
GS33520
Teitl y Modiwl
Nation, Society, & Space
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Professor Rhys Jones
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Essay: 2000 Words 50%
Asesiad Semester Policy brief: Ciritical evaluation of intervention in a policy field 2000 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Policy brief: Ciritical evaluation of intervention in a policy field 2000 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Essay: 2000 Words 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Critically evaluate the idea of ​​nationalism and theoretical understandings of it.
  2. Critically discuss relational interpretations of nationalism.
  3. Analyze the value of concepts for understanding the significance of nationalism in policy fields.
  4. Critically evaluate policy interventions relating to nationalism.

Disgrifiad cryno

The aim of the module is to present the most progressive ideas about the geographies of nationalism to students. In the first five lectures, students are introduced to the idea of ​​nationalism and theoretical understandings of it in particular. This section emphasizes the need to think about the nation as a social and spatial entity that has been created on the basis of networks of people and various things. In the second half of the module, the implications of this idea are discussed for five discussion topics of academic and policy importance in the field of nationalism: the process of creating or building nations; the link between nationalism and citizenship; multiculturalism and minority rights; populism; affect, art and the nation.

Cynnwys

Part One: Conteptualizing the nation
Themes include: theories of nationalism, nations and territoriality, nations and networks, relationality.

Part Two: the nation in policy and practice
Themes inlcude: populism; nationalism and globalization; minority rights and multiculturalism; citizenship; affect and aesthetics.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol Both coursework assignments require communication in different professional contexts (academia; policy).
Datrys Problemau Creadigol The policy brief involves evaluating different policy interventions to address a policy 'problem'.
Gallu digidol Researching the coursework will require the use of digital technology while writing the coursework will require familiaritiy with word processing.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol Both the essay and the policy brief require critical and analytical thinking
Synnwyr byd go iawn The policy brief involves a critical evaluation of policy interventions in a real-world setting.

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