In Class: Continue our discussions of Nationalism. Here are the guided notes for the unit: Guided Notes Doc
-What is a nation-state?
-What makes a "nation" a nation?
Nationalism Video -- Though from an "anarchist" view, the definition of nationalism is PERFECT!
Day 2
In Class: The five elements of nationalism -- Simon Bolivar and the nationalist view in South America -- Examine the difference between Nationalism and Patriotism
Simon Bolivar - The Liberator Movie Trailer
Patriotism or Nationalism?
HW: None!
In Class: How "National" is your anthem assignment then begin examining the other -isms: National Anthem HW assignment due Friday: National Anthem HW
HW: National Anthem HW due Friday!
Day 4
In Class: The other "isms" in the world -- Communism, fascism, socialism, and capitalism -- Introduce the Nationalism Essay -- The essay is due Feb. 20 All Classes whether we have you that day or not!
Communism
Socialism
Fascism
QUIZ Q: There are five elements to nationalism: Language, History, Religion, Culture, & Territory. You have a task. Choose three of these elements and explain what you think are the three most important elements and explain why you feel this way. Explain why these three elements of nationalism are the most important. This is an opinionated question, however you should provide support in your answer. You must write in the third person...
You will have an introduction to the essay answering the following:
1. What is nationalism?
2. What are the five elements of nationalism?
3. What elements are the three most important -- This is the thesis…
Each element is a body paragraph of between five-eight sentences long…
Conclusion -- Restating the thesis and redefining nationalism…
***This assignment will be graded in 5 point increments and must be typed, 12 Font, Times New Roman, One-Inch Margins, double spaced, third person, no contractions!***
-5 points for using first or second person
-5 points if you use a contraction in the paper
-5 points if you do not follow the instructions above
-5 points if you fail to define “nationalism” in the introduction