Course Code: CRI 171

Course Title: Nationalism and Patriotism

Student’s Activity Sheet: Module #1

Name:_________________________________________________________ Class number: ______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ____________ Date:______________

Lesson Title: Basic Concepts of Nationalism Materials: Ballpen, Paper, Notebook

& SAS
Learning Targets: Reference: For Love of Country: An
Essay On Patriotism and Nationalism
At the end of the module, students will be able to: By Maurizio Viroli
1. define nationalism; and
2. identify whether the given concept falls under nation or country. Textbook:

A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW

Introduction

Good day, everyone! Welcome to our topic this morning entitled “Basic Concepts of Nationalism”.
Nationalism and Patriotism are two of the most powerful forces shaping world history. Maurizio Viroli
shows that the two concepts have been used for very different political and ideological goals. The
language of patriotism has been used to strengthen or invoke a sense of commitment to-and affection
for-the political institutions and the way of life that sustain the common liberty of people, whereas the
language of nationalism was to defend or reinforce the cultural and linguistic and ethnic homogeneity of
people. Basically, in this course, we will be talking about two major areas: first, it’s all about nationalism
and in the later part would be patriotism. Are you guys ready, Let us get the ball rolling!

B.MAIN LESSON
Content and Skill-Building

Nationalism- It refers to a feeling that people have of being loyal and proud of their country often with
the belief that is better and more important than other countries or a desire by a large group of people
(such as people who share the same culture, history, language etc) to form a separate and independent
nation of their own. It is identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the
exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations. An advocacy of or support for the political
independence of a particular nation or people.

Nationalism- It is a way of thinking that says that some groups of humans, such as ethnic groups, should
be free to rule themselves.

Nationalists think that the best way to make this happen and avoid control or oppression by others is for
each group to have their own nation.

Nationalism, ideology based on the premise that the individual’s loyalty and devotion to the nation-state
surpass other individual or group interests.

Nation - group of people with common cultural identity. It consists of a distinct population of people that
are bound together by a common culture, history, and tradition who are typically concentrated within a

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specific region.

State – it is a political unit that has sovereignty over an area of territory and the people within it.

Sovereignty - is the legitimate and ultimate authority over a polity (i.e., a political unit). For example, the
United States is a State that is sovereign over all 50 states and its territories, such as Puerto Rico and
Guam.

A country is simply another word for State. Example: The United States can be referred to as either a
'country' or a 'State.' People use the terms interchangeably. However, in political science, and especially
in the area of international relations, the term 'State' is used as it is more precise and less ambiguous,
as 'country' can refer to other things, such as a rural environment.

Skill-building Activities

This is a self-assessment; you have to answer the question honestly. After that check your answers
against the Key to Corrections found at the end of this SAS. Write your score on the space provided.

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1. Using your own words, define nationalism? Limit your answer to five (5) sentences only. Write it on the
space provided. (10 points)

2. If you could relate the concept of nationalism to a specific object, what would that be and why? Support
your answer. Limit it to five (5) sentences only. Write it on the space provided below. (10 points)

3. Below are the given concepts; write NATION if it falls under the concept of nation and COUNTRY if
it falls under the concept of COUNTRY. Let us answer it honestly. Write your answer on the circle
provided. (10 points)

Check for Understanding

Analysis: Is the Philippines a country or nation? Support your answer. Limit it to three (3) sentences
only. Write it down below. (10 points)
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C. LESSON WRAP-UP
Summary:
Nationalism is identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion
or detriment of the interests of other nations. An advocacy of or support for the political independence of
a particular nation or people.

Nation is a term used to describe a group of people who have a common cultural identity. It is made up
of a distinct group of people who are linked by a common culture, history, and tradition and who are
often concentrated in a specific geographic area. While country is just another way of saying "state."
The United States, for example, might be referred to as a 'country' or a 'state.' The names are often
used interchangeably.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who coined the term nationalism?
Answer: Johann Gottfried Herder is one of the eighteenth century’s most original yet overlooked thinkers:
a deeply influential philosopher who left a mark on fields ranging from the study of language and
aesthetics to literature and history. He not only invented the term nationalism (Nationalismus), but is also
widely seen as its greatest champion.

Q2. Can we consider the Philippines as a state?

Answer: Article II, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution provides that the Philippines is a democratic and
republican State. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanated from them.

Thinking About Learning

A. Work Tracker
You are done with this session! Let’s track your progress. Shade the session number you just completed
today.

B. Think About Your Learning

Instruction: There are two (2) parts of this activity; first, I would like to ask you what part of the lesson
that you found easy and difficult to answer and why? And then on the second part would be your self-
evaluation on achieving the learning targets.
B.1 What part of the lesson did you find easy
and difficult to answer and why?
Write it on the space provided.
What part of the lesson?

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Section: ____________ Schedule: ____________ Date:______________

Why?

B.2 This is a self-evaluation on achieving the learning targets: Just place a check (/) mark on the
space provided.
1. I CAN define nationalism. ______
2. I CAN identify whether the given concept is under nation or country. ______

KEY TO CORRECTIONS:

Answer on Skill Building Activities 1 and 2

Organization of thoughts=4 points
Grammar = 3 points
Readability = 2 point
Cleanliness = 1 point
TOTAL= 10 points
Answer on Skill Building Activities 3
All terms under the left column (NATION); all terms under the right column (COUNTRY).
Rationale on Check for Understanding
The Philippines is a country. We, Filipinos, living in this country, the Philippines can be considered a
nation.

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