Nationalism

Civic education SS1 First Term

Week 12

Nationalism

Performance objectives

The student should be able to:

1. Explain nationalism

2. Major, local/world civic problems.

3. Nationalistic roles of individuals and groups

Content

Meaning of Nationalism

Nationalism can be defined as a strong feeling of national consciousness and love for one’s country to take care of its own affairs and be free from foreign control and domination.

The major local/world civic problems include the following:

Diseases: Our environment is mosquito-infested, and people, especially children, die of malaria. Children still die of measles, diarrhoea, jaundice and malnutrition.

Terrorism: This is the use of violence to achieve political arms leading to the death of innocent people and destruction of properties.

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