Nationalism To what extent should nation be the foundation of identity?

Chapter 1 Glossary: Key Terms Review Nation: people who feel a sense of belonging together people who want to control their own destiny/future might or might not have official borders and government

Nation continued: The term nation can mean different things to different people. The criteria for determining a nation will vary according to different perspectives: ①A nation exists when a people want to control their own destiny. ②A nation comes from a sense of belonging ③A nation expresses the soul of the people ④A nation is a community that we all imagine together ⑤A nation is a country defined by geographic or physical borders

The 49 th parallel Is this the only thing that defines Canada as a nation?

…. And finally a nation is country defined by official borders and recognized politically in the world

Next glossary terms… Country: Nation-state means country. We can consider a “country” from strictly a geographic perspective like physical borders Nation-State: a country that is officially recognized by other countries or organizations in the world. International: means “between countries or nation- states”. Often referring to interactions between them (social, economic, political)

Nationalism: devotion and loyalty to one’s own nation; patriotism Patriotism: a feeling of love and devotion to one’s own country or nation (often considered a stronger feeling than nationalism). This refers to people who are willing to fight and possibly even die for their country. Ethnic: refers to a people who share a common characteristic such as: race, culture, language, and nation, because they share common ancestors Sovereignty: political authority and control over one’s own affairs

Next glossary terms… Self Determination: refers to the power to control one’s own affairs. A people within a nation of former empire can seek self- determination - the right to govern themselves, how they will live, and control of their economy and environment. Civic Nation: occurs when people (regardless of ethnicity, culture, language, religion, etc.) AGREE to live and work together and abide by the same laws.

Multinationalism: involving several nations Internationalism: cooperation among nations, for the promotion of their common good Ultranationalism: EXTREME devotion to a nation Supranationalism: when countries agree to abide by the decisions of an international organization

6° of NATIONALISM Based on your understanding of NATIONALISM sort the various definitions covered based on the degree to which they reflect nationalist sentiments (HIGHEST sense of nationalism – LOWEST). Justify your answers.

How strong is Nationalism in you?

Is there a danger in being too nationalistic? Explain. Is there a danger in having no sense of nationalism? Reread the survey statements. What different types of loyalties are revealed by these statements? Categorize.

WORK…Ugh… Moodle Response: TO WHAT EXTENT SHOULD WE EMBRACE NATIONALISM? Write a 200 – 300 word response to this question on Moodle….PLEASE!

NATION and IDENTITY Chapter 1

NATION We have already talked about the concepts of nation and state. Your job is to identify the elements from the following definitions/descriptions of Nation and State that you feel are important.

Please highlight or underline the aspects of this definition that you feel are important. Try to limit yourself to KEY words and ideas. NATION: Nations can develop when a group of people sense that they share something in common and internalize that feeling. The resulting sense of belonging and acceptance may lead them to identify as a nation.

Please highlight or underline the aspects of this definition that you feel are important. Try to limit yourself to KEY words and ideas. STATE: The concept of state is a much more politically orientated term it includes people who live in a specifically designated territory over which a government claims sovereignty.

Checking for understanding: NATION VS STATE As the images pop up classify them in the chart in your notes under Nation or State NATIONSTATE

EXPLORING UNDERSTANDINGS OF NATION Brainstorm the various ways that people might connect to their nation. Feel free to bring up some examples that have already been used in class. What do people share in common that may lead them to identify as a nation? Understandings of Nation

HOW IS NATION UNDERSTOOD? Using pages of your textbook investigate the various understandings of the concept of nation. Language, Ethnicity, Culture, Religion, Geography, Relationship to the Land, Spirituality, and Politics/Civics. 1.Provide a point form explanation of each. 2.Give an example of each 3.Provide a personal connection that you have to each 4.And finally give each of the understandings your own personal ranking of importance.

POWERFUL SYMBOLS OF NATIONALISM Your job is to create a symbol to represent ONE of the understandings of nation that you just completed as well as write a quick summary for that understanding. Before you start we must first identify what the qualities of a powerful symbol are.

Look at the various symbols below and use them to help you establish some criteria for what a powerful symbol looks like. Answer the following questions to help you establish criteria for a powerful symbol: 1.Why have these symbols lasted the test of time? 2.Why are they so recognizable? 3.What makes them so powerful?

Now you need to create some criteria for you symbol that you will use to identify if you have created a powerful symbol of Nation. When you are done, pick one of the understandings of nation that you would like to create a symbol for. Brainstorm some ideas, and create a rough copy of your symbol. When you are ready get the paper for the good copy, complete it, write a summary, and hand in!

COUNTRY VS NATION Malcolm X – Black Nationalism Watch the video clip of Malcolm X’s speech on Black Nationalism After listening to him, what do you think the difference between a nation and a country is?

NATION-STATE For the following explanation of Nation-State underline or highlight the concepts that you believe are the most important to the concept of Nation-State: NATION-STATE: Nation-states are considered sovereign because they are recognizable by other nations as having the right to govern themselves independently. Although the original term referred to political groupings whose makeup consisted of one nation only, nation-states are commonly recognized with several nations existing within them.