PL30880: The rise of the far right: from the margins to the mainstream
[Page last updated: 02 August 2022]
| Academic Year: | 2022/23 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
| Level: | Honours (FHEQ level 6) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 33%, EX 67% |
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| Requisites: | In taking this module you cannot take PL30865 |
| Learning Outcomes: | Upon completion of this unit, the successful student will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. A critical understanding of key theoretical definitions e.g., 'extreme right', 'far-right', 'radical right' etc. 2. A critical appreciation of the historical role of fascist and far right politics and how it has shaped the contemporary political debate surrounding the rise of far right parties in contemporary Europe. 3. The ability to synthesise in detail where and why far right parties have made electoral progress across Europe in recent years. 4. A knowledge of the policies and issues espoused by Europe's far right parties and an awareness of the differences that exist between them in terms of general outlook and policy. 5. A critical understanding of the major theoretical interpretations/arguments put forward to account for the rise of far right parties in contemporary Europe. |
| Aims: | One of the most significant and controversial developments in European politics since the turn of the century has been the rise of far-right parties.
While their electoral rise has been uneven, their impact on western democracies has been significant. Through what has often been argued to be disproportionate coverage, these parties have successfully managed to escape the margins they had been consigned to after the second world war and returned many of their core themes to the mainstream political discourse. In this context, the aim of this unit is to engage with the far right and its impact on contemporary democracy. This is primarily done through a nuanced and in-depth engagement with core concepts and theories to help make sense of one of the key challenges of our times. |
| Skills: | Skills in critical analysis, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument, effective communication, teamwork and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are developed and assessed in this unit. |
| Content: | The unit will discuss topics such as:
* Definitions and typology * Racism * Populism * Electorate * Gender * Mainstreaming * Resistance to the far right. |
| Programme availability: |
PL30880 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Economics
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