In lecture 12, Prof. McKay, defines “nationalism” as “existence of symbols and beliefs which create patterns of strong shared ethnic, linguistic, religious, and/or collective identity.” Nations and nationalism were also discussed by Marks last week in Ch 5: The Gap (pp.148-150). For your response draw on lecture and/or Marks to discuss at least 2 elements […]
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How did Yeats marry his devotion to Irish Nationalism and Irish folklore to the fact that he spent most of his life within the British upper/ruling class.Discuss
This is a papaer for British Literature but must be written in American English. My topic is how did W.B. Yeats’ nationality shape his poetry. My research question is, roughly, “How did Yeats marry his devotion to Irish Nationalism and Irish folklore to the fact that he spent most of his life within the British […]
Why does Malcolm X treat interracial resistance and integration critically? Why does he describe White participation in the 1963 March on Washington less as “integration” than as “infiltration”?Discuss.
Why did African-American audiences find Malcolm X’s speech “Message to the Grass Roots (Nov. 1963)” exhilarating an exhilarating rhetorical performance? Did you find the speech with its language of “house Negroes,” “field Negroes,” and “Uncle Tomes” uncomfortable or offensive? Why? Can those qualities be the same reason why others found it electrifying? How does Malcolm […]
Describe the assets and detriments of nationalism. Do you believe this to be a positive, or a negative force in world politics? Be sure to support your position.
One often hears references to the power of a nation. Yet, determining the components of power has often proven to be rather elusive. Describe and explain the main components of power as discussed inthe class. Which do you believe to be most important and why? Finally, are there any additions or deletions that you would […]
What do you think is the most troubling aspect of The Freiburg Address? Do you see any parallels between the nationalism expressed in this speech and attitudes in our own time? And is Weber a good role model for applied sociologists?
What do you think is the most troubling aspect of The Freiburg Address? Do you see any parallels between the nationalism expressed in this speech and attitudes in our own time? And is Weber a good role model for applied sociologists? Be sure to draw upon at least one scholarly source (such as a journal […]
How does nationalism play a role in Nineteenth century music?
How does nationalism play a role in Nineteenth century music? What constitutes a nation or an ethnic group? View the final scene of La Bohème . Explain the plot of the final scene. What made Luciano Pavarotti such a legendary performer? Support your position with articles, links, and/or videos.
