Course: Current political extremism and radicalism

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Course title Current political extremism and radicalism
Course code KPOL/B118
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Svatoňová Eva, Ph.D.
Course content
1. The emergence of post-Nazism, post-fascism and far-right populism. 2. 60s - radicalization of youth. 3. 70s - the role of subcultures and their intertwining with the extremist scene. 4. Skinheads. 5. Hooligans. 6. Punk. 7. The emergence of neo-Nazi organizations. 8. The current situation in the Euro-American area. 9. Origin and development of the extreme right in the Czech Republic after 1989. 10. Current trends on the far right. 11. Origin and development of the far left in the Czech Republic after 1989. 12. Current trends on the far left. 13. Political parties of extreme character.

Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce the current extremist scene, rightwing and leftwing, globally. Elucidate its origin and development and finally show its links with extremist scene in the Czech Republic. The main emphasis will be placed on the far-right (populists, skinheads) and the far-left (pro-communist groups outside the established Communist Parties, anarchists).
The student will gain an overview of the most important subcultures associated with the far right and left. The student will learn to identify the symbolism of the main far-right and left-wing groups. The student is familiar with the main organizations associated with political extremism on a global scale. The student knows the development of the situation of the far right and left in the Czech environment.
Prerequisites
None

Assessment methods and criteria
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To successfully complete the course, it is required to submit a seminar paper in the range of 8 to 10 standard pages and successful completion of the exam.
Recommended literature
  • CHARVÁT, Jan. Současný politický extremismus a radikalismus. Praha: Portál, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7367-098-6..
  • Sullivan, N. Fašismus. Praha, 1995.


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