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Mary P. Callahan
SIS 498
Seattle Campus
Reading and discussion of selected works of major importance in interdisciplinary international studies. Restricted to majors in International Studies.
Class description
Long Distance Nationalism and the Politics of Home
This course will explore the influence of exiles, migrants, diasporas, and refugees in the political life of those left behind, as well as on the international stage. We will draw on the work by Benedict Anderson, who coined the phrase, "long distance nationalism," in an analysis of the disconnect between politics at "home" and politics in the diaspora. Our readings will include case studies of "long distance nationalism" from the 19th century to today. Geographically, we likely will cover readings from or about Tibet, Serbia, Haiti, Iraq, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Cuba, Turkey and others.
Student learning goals
To give students a feel for what a graduate seminar in international studies is like.
To prepare students to write graduate-level analyses of important literatures.
To provide critical feedback on students' analytical writing.
General method of instruction
This course is an intensive reading and critical thinking/writing course; as such, there will be no lectures. Every student will organize one seminar during the quarter.
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
Students will be expected to read the equivalent of ten books, write nine 250-word papers, write one 700-word seminar paper,and organize at least one seminar during the quarter.
Students will complete a 2,500-word graduate-level research paper as well.
20% participation, 80% written work.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO COMPLETE THE READINGS. STUDENTS WHO DO NOT COMPLETE THE READINGS ARE NOT WELCOME IN AND ARE UNLIKELY TO PASS THIS CLASS.
