PS 154 - Nations & Identities

Institution:

King's College - Pennsylvania

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This course does two things. First, it introduces students to the history of nation-building in South Asia, the existence of multiple ethnic, regional, and national identities, and the context in which these identities have influenced democracy formation. In this context, we examine the link between nationalism and democracy in five specific cases - India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Second, lessons from South Asian nationalism will be compared to the experience of states in Africa and Latin America to draw conclusions on their engagement with the democratic project. In examining these cases, we shall attempt to address complex questions such as: How are national identities formed? What impact do these identities have on democracies? Is nationalism destructive to the process of democracy formation?

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.kings.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 208-5900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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