CAP 129 - Being National

Institution:

University of Northern Iowa

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Description:

Nearly all people in the world today are "national". But what really is national identity? Has it always existed? Where does it come from? This course examines the evolution of modern nations since the eighteenth century; the character of "being national" today in America, Europe, and other areas of the world; the powerful role that religion continues to play in national identify formation; the implications of globalization for national identity; how immigrants experience national identify; and, finally, the constructed and contingent nature of nations and national identify. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uni.edu

Phone Number:

(319) 273-2311

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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