Nationalism, self-determination and secession
Learn about the concepts of nation, nationalism, and self-determination in this free course. Understand their role in political disputes and secession decisions. Enhance your political knowledge and engage in informed debates about national and international politics.
What makes a ‘nation’ and what makes peoples strive for nationhood? This free course, Nationalism, self-determination and secession, will provide you with an introduction to studying political ideas by looking at how people who see themselves as nations challenge the existing order to assert their right to a state of their own.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
Grasp the concepts of nation, nationalism and self-determination
Have a better understanding of the role they play in current political disputes
Think about the problem of how to take democratic decisions about secession
Relate political theory to political practice more rigorously
Take a more informed and active part in debates about national and international politics.