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Lecturer(s)
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Šmíd Jan, PhDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Introductory information to the course (content, basic topics, literature, requirements for the certificate). 2. Methodological introduction: approaches to national identity 3. Pitfalls of definition: What is a nation (in the Anglo-Saxon and Central European concept)? What distinguishes it from a tribe, ethnicity and race? When do nations arise? 4. State, nation, nationalism; patriotism vs. nationalism. 5. Nationalization and modernity. Identity politics 6. Ideology of nationalism. Extreme forms of nationalism. 7. Overcoming nationalism (A): Unification of nations (Masaryk, Coudenhove-Kalergi). 8. Overcoming nationalism (B): Europe on the ruins of nation-states (Ortega y Gasset, Patočka, Reale). 9. Post-national Europe: Absence of civil society and crisis of governance (Müller, Ferrara). 10. New nationalism. EU and nation states/nations. 11. The politics of recognition (Charles Taylor) 12. New (non-national) identities. 13. Multiculturalism or clash of civilizations?
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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Mapping the historical process of nationalization in the European context with regard to critical reflection on changes. The presentation will include an analysis of various approaches to studying the problem of nation and national identity. Attention will be paid to the current situation in which Europe finds itself as a post-national space. It will show what identity an integrating Europe offers its citizens and draw attention to the new challenges it faces.
Students will acquire the ability to work critically with the concepts discussed and debated during the course. They will understand the current revision of nationalism and the issues of the post-national world. After completing the course, they will be able to develop their own understanding of the topics and issues discussed based on professional literature. They will be able to present, justify and defend their own professionally based positions.
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Prerequisites
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A good historical and philosophical overview is an advantage. Ability to read professional text in English.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
Oral and written exam: colloquium based on a written paper on one of the topics discussed. Other requirements: 75% attendance, active participation in class, discussion.
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Recommended literature
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