Sociology of Ethno-Nationalism

Dates: 5-17 August 2002

Host Institution: Technological University of Tajikistan

Location: Department of Humanities, Isfara Branch of Technological University of Tajikistan, Isfara, Tajikistan

 

Eligibility

Disciplines: Sociology, Political Science, Ethnology, History, Cultural Studies, Regional Studies, Public Administration, Philosophy, Psychology, Conflict Studies, Linguistics

Region/Countries: Central Asia (priority), junior faculty from other NIS countries teaching related courses

 

Language(s): Russian

 

Course Director: Hofiz Boboyorov, Tajik Academy of Sciences, Agency for Social Studies TAMISS

 

Contact Information for Applicants:

Postal Address: Hofiz Boboyorov, Telman st. 78, Dushanbe, 734002 Tajikistan

Telephone/Fax: +992 372 217 796

E-mail: hafiz278@hotmail.com, hofiz@ac.tajik.net

Web Site: http://www.idealist.org/en/orgs/84916

 

The Summer School Sociology of Ethno-Nationalism gathers young teachers, teaching researchers, and post-graduates currently working in the higher educational institutions of the region of Central Asia. The program of the School offers three courses: Theoretical Definition and Advanced Study of Ethno-National Issues; Study of Ethno-National Processes in the Region of Central Asia; Analysis of the Historical and Traditional Sources of Ethno-National Relations in Central Asia. The School emphasizes a sociological perspective in the study of the phenomenon of ethno-nationalism and analyzes motivations, strategies and processes of nation-building and inter-ethnic relations in the region of Central Asia. The School aims to make a practical impact on developing relevant programs and courses at the universities in the region by facilitating course development group work among the participants during and following the School with the guidance of recognized international experts.