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Percepcia národnej identity Slovákov žijúcich v ČR
Matiašová, Simona
This bachelor thesis is focused on the perception of national identity of young Slovaks, born after the January 1st 1993, currently living in Czech republic. The thesis is divided into two parts theoretical and empiric part. In the theoretical part all the basic therms of the thesis are defined, such as identity, national identity, national minorities. Based on the theoretical part, the empirical research was compiled using the qualitative technique. After the research there is a discussion and results of the research are presented.
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Yerba maté a specifika formování argentinské národní identity
Filipová, Eliška
This bachelor thesis deals with the formation of national identity in Argentina. The introduction part is focused on the features of Latin American identity in general and examines the differences in the formation of nation states in Europe and Latin America. Individual theories of nationalism are used for this. The next part examines in detail the selected aspects that influenced the formation of Argentine national identity. The main part of thesis focuses on yerba mate and the subchapters explain its cultivation, production and its consumption. The final chapter deals with a brief comparison of the development of national identities in other countries in the region.
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Enlightened nationalism among serbian students studying abroad
Sovilj, Katarina
The following diploma thesis applies the theory of enlightened nationalism to Serbian students studying abroad. The aim of the thesis is to uncover in which ways an experience such as studying and living abroad for a certain time-period influences the students’ patriotic and nationalistic attitudes as defined by Calvert W. Jones and published by International Studies Quarterly in 2014. The chosen method of research is quantitative survey. The concept of enlightened nationalism consists of the following components: decreased sense of community, decreased feeling of ethnical distance, and increased sense of own national identity.
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Russia's self-presentation on Evening with Vladimir Solovyov on the example of the Kherson retreat
Beníšková, Evelína ; Šír, Jan (advisor) ; Korablyova, Valeriya (referee)
This bachelor thesis examines the way Russia presents itself in the propagandistic TV show Evening with Vladimir Solovyov. The research is set against the backdrop of the retreat of Russian troops from Kherson, which took place in November 2022 and was a significant event within the context of the Russian war against Ukraine. The core of the thesis investigates how Russia is portrayed by the show's guests and how the principle of contrasts is utilized, defining Russia indirectly by contrasting it with the West. Firstly, the thesis introduces the concept of propaganda, providing a closer explanation of the term, and focuses specifically on Russian propaganda to clarify the analytical framework. Subsequently, the context of the war in Ukraine is presented, contextualizing the retreat of Russian troops from Kherson. Four episodes of the show, which were recorded and broadcasted immediately before, during, and after the retreat from Kherson, are then analyzed. The author examines how Russia is presented in these episodes and how definitions of the West are used in its portrayal. Statements by the propagandists describing the West are identified, indirectly characterizing Russia as well. Then, specific definitions are compared with their opposites through post-structuralist analysis. Finally, the thesis...
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Winter Olympics in Sochi: Russian national identity and the authoritarian state.
Bartoš, Marek ; Kolenovská, Daniela (advisor) ; Svoboda, Karel (referee)
The following thesis analyses the role of the organization of the XXII. Winter Olympic Games in Sochi in the process of consolidation of the Russian authoritarian regime and the formation of national identity between 2007 and 2014. The preparations for the Sochi Olympics and their implementation coincided with the transformation of the Russian political system, which was rapidly adapting to the consequences of Vladimir Putin's unconstitutional return to the presidency. This paper is based on the hypothesis that hosting a global sport mega-event (SME) such as the Olympic Games provides authoritarian regimes with the means to reinforce existing official discourses of identity and ideology, suppress domestic and foreign criticism, and create an environment for corruption to flourish. In this way, it contributes to the consolidation of the regime's power structures and the legitimacy of its rule. Systematic state support for national professional athletes, highlighting their achievements in international competition, and unprecedented economic and political investment in the success of the Olympics have the potential to reinforce patriotic sentiments and build positive links between the state and the citizen. An analysis of these mechanisms can contribute to the debate on the relationship between...
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Nation-building in independent Kazakhstan under Nursultan Nazarbayev
Dědák, Jan ; Šír, Jan (advisor) ; Ditrych, Ondřej (referee)
The author of this thesis deals with building the national identity of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the leadership of President Nursultan Nazarbayev. President Nazarbayev ruled Kazakhstan autocratically for almost thirty years. One of the main goals of his policy was to build a strong national identity that would ensure the stability of the Nazarbayev regime in the ethnically and religiously diverse region of Central Asia, i.e. the continuation of his legacy. This work is a discursive analysis of selected speeches of the president across his entire administration. The theoretical part of the thesis introduces the concept of discourse and describes the used methods of discursive analysis. It also defines national identity and the role of discourse in its construction based on the sedimentation model of national identity. One section of the theoretical part is devoted to the current research of Nazarbayev's discourse. In the analytical part of the thesis, specific speeches of the president are examined. In them, Nazarbayev describes and presents his vision and strategy for the development of Kazakhstan, while dealing with the topic of national identity. Discursive analysis always describes the political-social context of the speech, including the situation in international relations, and then...
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Journalistic Perspectives on Nordic Identity in Estonia
Niiler, James Viking ; Shavit, Anna (advisor) ; Turková, Kateřina (referee)
Since its restoration of independence in 1991, Estonia has sought to include itself in the Nordic region (Norden) to boost its international reputation and promote its geopolitical interests. However, Estonia's inclusion within Norden is questionable and controversial despite its historical and cultural links to the region. For this Thesis, I conduct a qualitative case study, performing semi-structured interviews with six leading Estonian journalists to ascertain the state of Estonia's national identity vis-à-vis the Nordic region. Contextualizing these interviews by drawing on contemporary history and theories of nation branding, agenda-setting, and constructionism, I conclude that, due to current social and economic factors, Estonia cannot be considered a "Nordic country" at this time. However, Estonia undoubtedly lies within the Nordic region's sphere of influence and is on track for further integration with Norden, due to both internally generated reforms and external geopolitical pressures. Keywords Estonia, national identity, Nordic, journalism, agenda-setting, constructionism, nation branding
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Adaptation of Chernobyl Czechs in Czech environment
Hlaváčová, Julie ; Uherek, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Pergl, David (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the adaptation of the second generation of Chernobyl Czechs who re-migrated to the Czech territory between 1991 and 1993 from the territory of today's Ukraine. The primary aim is to find out how they perceive the process of their own adaptation, how they think about their own national identity and how is their identity specific. The theoretical part describes the historical context of Czechs in Ukraine and their re- migration back to their homeland. The methodological part explains the use of semi- structured interviews as a research method, and I also present the chosen method of qualitative analysis and the ethical aspect of the research. In the empirical section, I then present the codes and categories developed during the analysis. The themes that emerge from the data analysis are divided into four categories: perceptions of life in the Czech Republic, personality traits, elements of everyday life, and social ties. Through these categories, I present the resettled people's perception of the process of adaptation, integration into society and their own national identity. In the final part of the thesis, I discuss the findings in relation to the research questions. I try to relate the findings to the theoretical model of adaptation strategies developed by John W. Berry.
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Oslavy národa: Světová výstava 1851 a Festival of Britain (1951)
VOTAVOVÁ, Eliška
The bachelor thesis deals with two major historical events designed to celebrate British economy, engineering, and scientific and cultural achievements - the Great Exhibition of 1851 and Festival of Britain (1951) - from the perspective of national identity and the notion of Britishness. The first part of the thesis introduces both events, including the reasons leading to their realisation, their courses, impacts and the contemporary public responses. The main comparative-analytical part focuses on the ways of generating and representing a specific image of the British nation and forging British national identity. The comparative analysis is aimed at the identification of the relationship between the two events and the related political-cultural shifts in understanding British national identity.
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