LINGUISTIC COLLEGE
REPORT
Theme : Patriotism
Done by: Zhiyesova A.A
From: 201 group
Almaty 2018

What is patriotism?
Patriotism or national pride is the feeling of love, devotion and sense of attachment to a homeland and alliance with other citizens who share the same sentiment. This attachment can be a combination of many different feelings relating to one's own homeland, including ethnic, cultural, political or historical aspects. It encompasses a set of concepts closely related to, but mutually exclusive from those of nationalism .
Terminology and usage
An excess of patriotism in the defense of a nation is called chauvinism; another related term is jingoism. The English term patriot is first attested in the Elizabethan era; it came via Middle French from Late Latin (6th century) patriota, meaning "countryman", ultimately from Greek, Modern πατριώτης
(patriōtēs), meaning 'from the same country', from πατρίς (patris), meaning
'fatherland'.The abstract noun patriotism appears in the early 18th century.
Patriotism means loyalty of person to his/her own nation or the leaders of nation. Patriotism is an emotional attachment to a nation which an individual recognizes as their homeland. Patriotism is the quality of being patriotic or vigorous support for one's country.
Who is a patriot?
A Patriot is a person who is on the side of his/her own nation or its leaders. A
Patriot is someone who feels a strong support for their country. A Patriot is a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors. A Patriot is a person who loves, supports and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion.
Difference between patriotism and nationalism
Patriotism is different from nationalism. Nationalist thinks that every ethnic group should have its own nation, so nations are to serve the people. In other words in nationalism the nation is just a tool to have freedom for an ethnic group, while in patriotism the nation itself is the highest value.

Surveys for patriotism
Several surveys have tried to measure patriotism for various reasons, such as the Correlates of war project which found some correlation between war propensity and patriotism. The results from different studies are time dependent. For example, patriotism in Germany before World war I ranked at or near the top, whereas today it ranks at or near the bottom of patriotism surveys Since 1981, the World Values Survey explores people's national values and beliefs.
Importance of Patriotism
The feeling of Patriotism is important for the Freedom of a Country. A patriotic person will always be ready to sacrifice his life for the love for his country. A Patriot is immortal. Men love their own country. They do many things for the good of the country. This feeling for their country is called patriotism. Patriotism is one of the best virtues of men. It is a noble feeling of the mind. It is said that mother and motherland are superior to heaven.
Characteristics of a true patriot
It is not only on the field of battle, in defending his country, that a true patriot finds work for his hands. The well-being of his fellow citizens, their happiness, their material, and moral progress, their spiritual salvation – these are dearer to him than his own personal comforts and advantages.At home, therefore, he labors day and night to lighten the load of poverty of those around him, to lessen their pain of weakness and suffering.A patriot does not seek to make his fellow citizens in every way like himself. He does not quarrel with his neighbor over petty differences.
The true patriot
Those who truly care about the republic we once enjoyed, those who are seriously concerned about the erosion of our civil liberties, those who express rejection of American foreign policy...are now often referred to in the most hostile of terms. A resurgence in the irrational and hypocritical "my country right or wrong" and the "love it or leave it" mentality is experiencing newfound popularity.To me, this portends an unrest among those who feel

threatened by those who challenge their agenda. It also indicates that the powers that be (primarily the major US corporations who benefit from a war time economy and their paid- for politicians at every level of government) have done an excellent job of instilling fear into many of the American people. Their success is illustrated by the percentage of Americans who, fearful of future terrorist attacks upon American soil, are willing to so blindly allow their fundamental liberties to be taken away all in the name of protecting the "homeland." Further, the same, believe they are being patriotic in maintaining a stance of support for their country.
Patriotism – bad
One belief which seems to persist throughout debates is that of Patriotism, with patriots throwing round accusations of people being unpatriotic. Why this should be considered an insult i have no idea. Horrible things have been done in the name of Patriotism, and it is not take too far a step for a patriot to become a racist. What is there to be proud about the country you happened to be born in?
The brilliant way in which we conquered other countries and stripped them of their resources? The way in which the democratic institutions which have been fought for for around 800 years are still fundamentally flawed? The way in which the country is steadily declining and will soon cease to be a major power unless it is propped up by other countries such as USA?
Patriotism – good
Patriotism is a great thing, just depends on how you use it. Shouldn't you love the country that you live in? You should be happy about your country, and patriotism is all that really is. Heck, look at my username. I am a definite patriot. I love my country extremely. But, even though some people may use extreme patriotism to mock other countries or brag, it just depends on the extent. Most patriots are not rude, they just love where they live.
Conclusion
Everybody must have patriotic feeling to make the country & themselves exist in a proper manner.

Patriotism or national pride is the feeling of love, devotion and sense of attachment to a homeland and alliance with other citizens who share the same sentiment. This attachment can be a combination of many different feelings relating to one's own homeland, including ethnic, cultural, political or historical aspects. It encompasses a set of concepts closely related to, but mutually exclusive from those of nationalism.