Collective identitites PhD reading group
CORE AdminCollective identities play not only a crucial role in the cultural, social and political life, but also in humanities research. The aim of this reading group is to exchange and profit from the theoretical, conceptual and empirical variety provided by humanities research on various forms of collective identities (i.e. national, ethnic, regional, civilizational, artistic, imaginary, political, religious, spatial, urban etc.). Next to reading the work of renowned classic humanities scholars and cutting edge ones, the emphasis however will be on discussing draft versions of participants' own work.
In this way, the reading group contributes both to the scope of knowledge on collective identities (given the different themes and approaches) and to the concrete applicability of this variety to one’s own research. Since many mechanisms and phenomena within collective identities (such as boundary making, stereotyping, essentialism, identification, politicization, etc.) transcend particular case studies or disciplines, scholars can benefit concretely from each other’s knowledge.
All scholars working on collective identities – especially ReMa and PhD students – are cordially invited to participate in the reading group. The readings will be chosen and discussed within the group, reflecting on the ongoing research trajectories of the members. This reading group will take place once every six weeks, and can be joined at any time.
Date: Friday, October 17, 2014
Time: 16:30-18:30
Location: PC Hoofthuis, Spuistraat 134, Amsterdam, room 625
Readings:
1) Leerssen, J. (2006). ‘Nationalism and the cultivation of culture’, Nations and Nationalism, 12(4), 559-578.
2) Freeden, M. (1998). ‘Is Nationalism a Distinct Ideology?’, Political Studies, 46, 748–765.
For enrolment, or any questions, please contact Josip Kesic (j.kesic@uva.nl).