ANTH 56 Ethnicity and Nationalism
Ethnic identity and ethnicity-based politics as well as nationalist movements play a major role in modern-day life. This upper-level seminar explores these important subjects through an anthropological lens by examining such topics as symbols, rituals and myths of ethnic and national identity; state nationalism and ethnic minorities; diaspora nationalism versus homeland; nationalism with and without violence; indigeneity; and several others. Readings include theoretical works and case studies by anthropologists and several historians. The course is concluded with a discussion of the role of the Russian state imperialism and anti-Ukrainian nationalism in precipitating the current war in Ukraine. Not open to students who have received credit for ANTH 072.
Instructor
Kan