Theoretical Perspectives on War, Nationalism, Political Violence, and State-Making

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This three-quarter colloquium will discuss key works on war, political violence, nationalism, and state-making from an interdisciplinary perspective and a wide geographical and chronological scope. Readings will include both classic and more recent works, and may vary each year. The colloquium will also encourage and support student research on these areas. Students will be evaluated by their class participation and written work, just as in a regular graduate seminar. The colloquium will occasionally invite guest speakers.