By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Analyze the political, social, and cultural landscape of the Balkans under Ottoman rule and how it influenced the rise of nationalism.

Evaluate the impact of Eastern European nationalism on the Balkans and its role in the broader European context.

Examine the development of individual national movements, including Serbian, Greek, Romanian, Bulgarian, Albanian, and Macedonian, identifying key events, figures, and ideologies that shaped each.

Compare and contrast the different nationalist movements in the Balkans, recognizing both their unique characteristics and shared struggles against Ottoman and external domination. Discuss the role of historical narratives, myths, and identity formation in the creation of modern nation-states in the Balkans.

Engage in critical debates regarding the role of nationalism as both a unifying and divisive force in the region, drawing on theoretical and historical perspectives.

Apply secondary source materials to contextualize and critique the development of nationalism in the region.

Synthesize key themes related to nationalism and identity in the Balkans through midterm and final assessments, reflecting on the impact of these movements on the onset of the First World War.