Course: Contemporary Political Extremism

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Course title Contemporary Political Extremism
Course code KPOL/B328
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Bláha Petr, Mgr. 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).
Student gains the following expertise: - Gain an overview of the most important subcultures associated with the extreme right and left - Learn to identify the symbolism of the main extreme right-wing and left-wing groups - Be familiar with the major organizations associated with political extremism worldwide - Knows developments extreme right and left in the Czech environment
Prerequisites
None

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
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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