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Religion, Ethnicity And Nationalism In International Politics

This course explores the intricate relationships between religion, ethnicity, and nationalism in international politics. It examines the historical construction of these phenomena since the eighteenth century and questions their status in the modern world. Students will learn to apply different approaches to analyze conflicts, geopolitics, and deterrence. The course covers mainstream literature, key concepts, and their application to international politics, providing a comprehensive understanding of these critical elements.

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96h
Study Time
13
Weeks
7h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
ReligionEthnicityNationalismGlobalizationInternational Politics

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Religion in International Politics

2

Ethnicity and Nationalism

3

Globalization and the Nation-State

4

Theories of International Relations

5

Ethnic Conflict

6

Nationalism and Self-Determination

Total Topics6 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Introduction to International Studies

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Conflict Resolution Expert

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Religion

3h

Unit 1: What is Religion?

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the scope and objectives of the course.
  • •Familiarize yourself with the course materials and assessment methods.
  • •Understand the social construction of religion.
Week
2

Module 1: Religion

3h

Unit 1: What is Religion?

3 study hours
  • •Explore the relationship between religion and politics.
  • •Differentiate between religion as sui generis and not sui generis.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce understanding.
Week
3

Module 1: Religion

3h

Unit 2: Religion and International Politics

3 study hours
  • •Understand the key debates surrounding religion in international politics.
  • •Summarize and evaluate theoretical approaches to the study of religion.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce understanding.
Week
4

Module 1: Religion

3h

Unit 2: Religion and International Politics

3 study hours
  • •Examine the relationship between religion and globalization.
  • •Understand how international conflicts emanate from religious grounds.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2 to reinforce understanding.
Week
5

Module 1: Religion

3h

Unit 3: Religion and International Politics: Conflict, Order and Religious Fundamentalism

3 study hours
  • •Examine how mainstream International Politics theories explain religion.
  • •Examine the challenges to international order emanating from various entities.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce understanding.
Week
6

Module 1: Religion

3h

Unit 3: Religion and International Politics: Conflict, Order and Religious Fundamentalism

3 study hours
  • •Examine the contribution of religious traditions and political theologies to understandings of global order.
  • •Examine the concept of religious fundamentalism and assess its role in International Politics.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2 to reinforce understanding.
Week
7

Module 1: Religion

3h

Unit 4: Impact of Religion on International Politics

3 study hours
  • •Examine the roles of religion in both exacerbating and resolving international conflicts.
  • •Examine how religion can affect the formulation of underlying foreign policy considerations and policies of states.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce understanding.
Week
8

Module 2: Ethnicity

3h

Unit 4: Impact of Religion on International Politics

3 study hours
  • •Examine the Interactions between domestic and international spheres.
  • •Examine various ways in which transnational religious actors can challenge and/or undermine state sovereignty.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2 to reinforce understanding.
Week
9

Module 2: Ethnicity

3h

Unit 1: Meaning of Ethnicity

3 study hours
  • •Understand the social construction of 'ethnicity'.
  • •Examine types of ethnicity and types of ethnic groups.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce understanding.
Week
10

Module 2: Ethnicity

6h

Unit 1: Meaning of Ethnicity

3 study hours
  • •Analyse the forms of ethnic identity.
  • •Understand the ways in which ethnicity has become 'naturalized' in the contemporary world.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2 to reinforce understanding.

Unit 2: Ethnicity and Nationalism

3 study hours
  • •Understand the relationship between ethnicity and nationalism.
  • •Examine the causes of ethnic conflict debated by political scientists.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce understanding.
Week
11

Module 3: Nationalism

3h

Unit 2: Ethnicity and Nationalism

3 study hours
  • •Analyse the major theories applied to ethnicity and ethnic conflict.
  • •Understand the ethnic conflict in the post–Cold War world.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2 to reinforce understanding.
Week
12

Module 3: Nationalism

6h

Unit 3: Ethnicity and Nation-Building

3 study hours
  • •Understand the relationship between the nation-building and ethnicity.
  • •Examine the diversity of human groupings and their indigenous terms.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce understanding.

Unit 3: Ethnicity and Nation-Building

3 study hours
  • •Analyse how the people's group identity is a continuum at different levels.
  • •Understand the current ways by which human rights should be the ideal framework to solve international ethnic conflicts.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2 to reinforce understanding.
Week
13

Module 3: Nationalism

3h

Unit 4: Impact of Ethnicity on International Politics

3 study hours
  • •Examine how trends of nationalization and economic nationalism have crept into the policies of nation-states.
  • •Examine how energy and industry promote the interests of a purely national economy.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce understanding.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all Self-Assessment Exercises (SAEs) and Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs).

2

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key concepts and theories.

3

Develop case studies for each module, applying the concepts to real-world events.

4

Practice essay writing, focusing on clear articulation and logical argumentation.

5

Form study groups to discuss and debate complex topics.

6

Allocate specific time slots for revision, ensuring all units are covered.

7

Create concept maps linking key themes across modules.

8

Focus on understanding the historical context and evolution of each concept.

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