History

Race, Ethnicity and Nationalism

Module code: V3201
Level 5
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Seminar
Assessment modes: Essay

On this module, you'll explore themes in race, ethnicity, and nationalism from an interdisciplinary perspective. You'll examine:

• the interaction between power and culture and its role in constructing differences between social groups
• the historical and contemporary contexts of race, ethnicity, and nationalism in Britain and former British empire regions
• ethnic and religious mobilisation in South and Southeast Asia, South Africa, and the Middle East
• the challenges faced by developing states in the global South as they navigate colonial legacies and contemporary geopolitics.

Module learning outcomes

• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of a closely defined topic.
• Construct sophisticated written arguments that demonstrate intellectual maturity and integrity.
• Situate, evaluate and analyse primary historical sources.
• Relate the interpretation of primary sources to secondary interpretations.