COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: NATIONALISM AND ETHNIC STUDIES

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
PIR 413	B	1	3	0	0	3	7.5

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Reina Shehi
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:	E 311
Course Description:	In this master level course theoretical and historical framework will be used to explore the implications of nationalist movements for post-communist democratic state-building, minority inclusion, regional stability, and European integration. Drawing on contributions from a number of disciplines, we begin by examining the core concepts and theoretical approaches that define the contemporary study of nationalism and ethnic politics. Next, we explore the debate over the rights of minority cultures, which tend to be both the targets and sources of nationalist and ethnic politics. We then use this theoretical and historical framework to explore the implications of nationalist and ethnic movements for post-communist democratic state-building, minority inclusion, regional stability, and European integration.
Course Objectives:	The course will first start with a theoretical analysis of the concept of nationalism, and evaluate the nationalist movements and the transformation of nationalism in historical perspective. A special emphasis will be paid to the role of nationalism in the collapse of empires and the construction of nation-states. The course will also have several case studies analyzing nationalism in different countries. The course will adopt an interactive pedagogical approach, encouraging independent research by students and their participation in class discussions.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	General outline of the course. Introduction.
2	Ethnicity: What is it? What is its history?
3	Ethnic Identification and Ideology
4	Ethnicity and Citizenship
5	Diasporas and Ethnic Groups in Motion
6	Ethnic Violence and the Societal Security Dilemma: Case of the Balkan Region
7	The Non-Ethnic
8	MIDTERM
9	Nationalism: What is it? What is its history?
10	Minorities and the State
11	Identity Politics, Culture and Rights
12	Nationalism and Modernity
13	Loyalty to National Identity: Case of Albania
14	Nationalism in a Global Era

Prerequisite(s):	N/A
Textbook:	Required Readings: 1. Hobsbawn E.J. (1992). Nations and Nationalism Since 1780: Programme, Myth, Reality, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.UK 2. Schwandner, S; Ficher S. Jurgen, B. (2002) Albanian identities: myth and history. Indiana University Press. Indiana, USA 3. Vincent A. (2002) Nationalism and Particularity. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge, UK. 4. Ingimundarson, V. (2007). The politics of memory and the reconstruction of Albanian national identity in postwar Kosovo. History & Memory, 19(1), 95-123. 5. Fischer, B. J. (2005). A Brief Historical Overview of the Development of Albanian Nationalism. East European Studies Center discussion.
Other References:	1. Misha, G. (2007) Histori e Ballkanit 1804 - 1999 = The Balkans: Nacionalizmi, lufterat dhe fuqite e medha = nationalism, war, and the Great Powers, 1804-1999. Toena, Tirane, Albania 2. Miscevic N. (2000) Nationalism and ethnic conflict: philosophical perspectives. Open Court. Illinois, USA 3. Livezeanu, I. (1995) Cultural politics in Greater Romania: regionalism, nation building & ethnic struggle, 1918-1930. Cornell University Press. US
Laboratory Work:	N/A
Computer Usage:	N/A
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To understand the politicization of social phenomenon such as class, race and ethnicity, religion and nationality.
2	To be familiar with major features of contemporary societies that is relevant to politics.
3	To learn how and what makes social values and attitudes change.
4	To be able to relate theoretical understanding to empirical data and analyses especially for Albania.
5	To be able to distill information, present ideas and defend a theoretical position.

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Master of Science in Political Science and International Relations Program
1	Having and using advanced knowledge and comprehension supported by textbooks including actual knowledge in political sciences and international relations literature, materials and the other scientific resources.	5
2	Analyzing data, ideas and concepts of current political issues and international relations, determining complex events and topics, making discussions and developing new suggestions in accordance with researches.	5
3	Having knowledge and thought about actual topics and problems together with their historical, social and cultural aspects.	5
4	Introducing those who are interested in politics and international events with the topics of Political Science and IR and teaching clearly the problems and the types of solutions.	5
5	Improving skills of working together with the main social science disciplines and other disciplines which are related to Political Science and International Relations.	3
6	Improving critical thinking and skills in making research independently.	5
7	Developing solutions about the problems and conflicts which are common in national and international arena.	4
8	Improving skills for leadership and research and analyze capacity of those who is responsible with national and international ones.	4
9	Knowing any foreign language enough to communicate with colleagues and understand actual researches and articles.	2
10	Gaining IT skills to use computer and technology) in order to reach actual knowledge.	2
11	Gaining skills to follow societal, scientific and ethic values during collecting, interpreting, conducting of data related to social and political developments.	5
12	Having consciousness about human rights and environment.	5
13	Gaining the skills to follow actual developments and pursue long-life learning.	4

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	35
Presentation	1	15
Final Exam	1	40
Attendance		10
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	3	48
Mid-terms	1	25	25
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	40	40
Other	1	26.5	26.5
Total Work Load:			187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7.5