Dr.
William Swart
Department of Sociology
2001 South Summit Avenue
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57197
U.S.A.
Phone: (605) 274-5329
Fax: (605) 274-5229
Email: william.swart@inst.augie.edu
Current Position:
Associate Professor and Chair
Credentials:
B.A., Northwestern College
M.A., Marquette University
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Research Interests:
Race, Ethnicity, and Nationalism
Social Movements/Social Change
Deviance, Social Control and Social Problems
Courses Taught at Augustana:
Here is a list of courses I have taught at Augustana College. You may
click on the course to be linked to a general version of the course syllabus,
or email me for the current version of the syllabus.
Sociology 110 Contemporary Society
Sociology 240 Deviant Behavior
Sociology 250 Delinquency & Crime
Sociology 280 Minority Groups
Sociology 300 Social Psychology
Sociology 340 Wealth & Poverty
Native American Studies 320 (Lakota Social
Systems)
UMAIE
Course: Social Conflict & Reconciliation in Ireland (1999 January Interim)
Current Work:
My dissertation, entitled "A Terrible Beauty is Born: The Framing
of Nationalism in Irish Politics, 1790-1995" explored Irish nationalism
from 1790 to 1997 as a series of eight collective campaigns designed to
counter British political hegemony over Ireland. Specifically, I
examined how the ideology, identity, and forms of collective action within
each of these nationalist campaigns is linked to broad political, economic,
religious, and cultural movements of the U.S. and Western Europe.
While my overall research focus remains similar (the interface between localized nationalist movements and broad changes in international culture, politics, and economics), I have begun to expand my focus from the Irish case specifically to broader nationalist trends in Europe and North America. My recent work still includes the Irish case; for instance, a recent project of mine explored the connections between the civil rights movements in Northern Ireland and the United States. However, I have also broadened my focus to include research on the European Union and national identities, and I maintain an ongoing interest in white hate and anti-government (militia) movements in the United States.
Along with a colleague, Andy Eastwood, I have also been actively involved in taking students on intensive study-courses in Ireland. Our course, entitled "Social Conflict and Reconciliation in Ireland," focuses on the history of the Irish national question as well as contemporary measures to bring about a peaceful settlement to this protracted conflict. We are excited about giving students the experience of learning directly from people involved in Northern Irish conflict, and look forward to offering this course again in January 2002. You can find further information about this course at:
You can also look at our January 2000 trip schedule and pictures at:
Personal Statement:
This year was my third year on the faculty at Augustana, and I am very
happy to be a part of this dynamic group of faculty members. The
Augustana experience is one of academic excellence and high levels of professor-student
contact, both of which I enjoy very much. If you are interested in
knowing more about sociology at Augustana, please contact me via telephone
or email.
Last updated: July 17, 2006