Introduction

The course is about the history of nationalism’s anthropological research (the 1960s - present), the theory of the cultural and ethnic groups - Anthropological View, changes in the nation’s, ethnicities and minorities historical meanings. Students will explore Ernest Gellner’s theory, Benedict Anderson’s theory (European and non-European approaches), and examples of the nationalists‘ constructions in Europe (Czechs, Slovaks, Poles, Scots);, West Europe and the USA before 1989. They will also follow present discussions about the theory of nationalism and its place in social theory in general. Students will also deal with nationalist rhetoric and poetics, and their meanings in the 19th century, during the cold war and after. We then approach post-modern critics of ethnicity, concepts of groups „without ethnicity, “culture / ethnic groups in the diaspora (Czechs abroad, Romanies, Jews - Israelies). Finally, the course works with Bosnians and with regard to the constructions of nations outside Europe on the example of Indoneasia.

Students will attend lectures and seminars, discuss lectured topics and literature, and write and discuss a study on at least five pages (9,000 characters).

The small study will include a brief introduction, a subchapter on the status, and methodology, a presentation of results and conclusions, and a list of references. If possible, this small study will be discussed in a seminar.
The term study should be uploaded to Moodle by the end lecture´s period. The student announces the term for the study discussion here.

Discussion of the topic in seminar max 20 points.

Small study max 80 points.

1. The creativity of subject matter or approach.
2. Evidence of understanding topic issues. Does the paper give the reader a clear overall picture of what is being discussed?
3. Introduction section: problem, objective, methodology (explain how the objective will be achieved), the organization of the paper.
4. Discussion sections are properly labelled and detailed. Quality of organization and discussion. Clear and effective methodology.
5. Findings/application section.
6. The conclusion section summarizes arguments and states recommendations. Accuracy of conclusions.
7. References are cited correctly in the text.

Classification of students for fulfilled duties is as follows:

The text is possible to substitute with a presentation of the topic during the course.

Evaluation criteria:

The marking criteria will be based on the following percentage system:
100 - 91: A (excellent, with minor lapses)
81 - 90: B (very good, above-average achievement, with a few mistakes)
71 - 80: C (good, overall good performance with some significant mistakes)
61 - 70: D (satisfactory, acceptable performance with substantial mistakes)
51 - 60: E (sufficient, performance fulfils minimum requirements)

50 - 0: F (failed)

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