Nationalism, self-determination and secession

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.