The Politics and Pedagogy of Nationalism: Authentic Learning on Identity and Conflict

Autor/in	Gilbert, Danielle
Titel	The Politics and Pedagogy of Nationalism: Authentic Learning on Identity and Conflict
Quelle	In: Journal of Political Science Education, 17 (2021), S.926-937 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1551-2169
DOI	10.1080/15512169.2020.1762625
Schlagwörter	Teaching Methods; Authentic Learning; Nationalism; Political Science; Conflict; Undergraduate Students; Course Descriptions; Current Events; Course Objectives; Thinking Skills; Professional Education; Assignments; Public Speaking; Singing; Feedback (Response); Student Attitudes; Self Concept; News Reporting; District of Columbia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Nationalismus; Staatslehre; Politikwissenschaft; Politische Wissenschaft; Konflikt; Kursstrukturplan; Aktualität; Denkfähigkeit; Berufsausbildung; Assignment; Auftrag; Zuweisung; Vortrag; Gesang; Schülerverhalten; Selbstkonzept; News report; Reportage
Abstract	In recent decades, nationalism has emerged from the distant purview of history to become the primary driver of some of the world's biggest news. Given the prominence of nationalist conflict, students in political science increasingly study the subject with modern references in mind. This article describes the design for a timely undergraduate political science course on the causes and consequences of nationalism, with a focus on four central learning objectives: understanding theories and concepts in the study of nations and nationalism; applying theories to contemporary events; exploring issues of identity among a community of learners; and developing analytical and professional skills. I describe in detail two course assignments that exemplify these pedagogical objectives. In the "nationalism in the news" assignment, students give an in-class oral presentation on a current news story, interpreting the event through the lens of course themes. In the "national anthems analysis" paper, students analyze the lyrics of the national anthem of their choosing, linking symbols to interpretations of different nationalism types. I conclude by offering suggestions for adapting these and other course assignments to a range of classrooms and students. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01