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Ethnic Nationalism and the Modern World (ANTH20011)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Ethnicity and nationalism are of special concern to anthropologists, especially in instances where anthropology becomes part of nationalist discourse. This subject considers ethnicity and nationalism through the in-depth analysis of a case study from the developing world, but draws on comparative material from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Pacific. Students will examine different theoretical approaches to ethnicity, nationalism and ethnic nationalism, in particular the relationships between the formation of nation states and processes of 'development', 'transition' and 'underdevelopment'; the roles of actors, from political actors to ordinary people, in the construction of national projects; the relationships between historic and contemporary processes in the construction of national projects; how national projects are constructed, enforced and culturally maintained and the relationships between globalisation, migration, transnationalism and ethnic nationalism in the modern world.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should:

  • Show an understanding of core theoretical approaches to the understanding of ethnicity, nationalism and ethnic nationalism;
  • Show an ability to apply and critically assess theories of ethnicity, nationalism and ethnic nationalism in relation to empirical case studies;
  • Show an understanding of the relationships between the formation of nation states and processes of development, transition and underdevelopment;
  • Show an understanding of the respective roles of different actors, from political actors to ordinary people, in the construction of national projects;
  • Be able to work collaboratively with peers;
  • Show an understanding of the relationships between globalization, migration, trans-nationalism and ethnic nationalism in the modern world;
  • Show an understanding of the relationships between historic and contemporary processes in the construction of national projects;
  • Show an ability to identify and critically assess the implicitly ethnic nationalist content in anthropological and other social scientific writing;
  • Be able to communicate effectively in a variety of written and oral formats.

Last updated: 8 August 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

Knowledge gained in completing one of ANTH10001 or DEVT10001 or and Arts IDF subject.

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ANTH10001 Anthropology: Studying Self and Other
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
DEVT10001 The Developing World
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 8 August 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Area Report.

  • 1000 words
Week 525%

Case Study.

  • 1000 words
Week 1025%

Group Presentation.

  • 500 words (each)
Week 1212.5%

Research Essay

  • 1500 words
During the examination period37.5%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Regular participation in tutorials is required.Throughout the semesterN/A

Additional details

Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

Last updated: 8 August 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorOrhan Karagoz
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA 2-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week for 10 weeks. The Lecture and Tutorial programs are staggered and cover the 12 weeks of semester.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023
    Census date31 August 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2023
    Assessment period ends17 November 2023

    Semester 2 contact information

    orhan.karagoz@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 8 August 2023

Further information

Last updated: 8 August 2023