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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Definition of the terms extremism, radicalism, totalitarianism and authority. 2. Basic political ideologies, the so-called ideological triangle. 3. The French Revolution, J. J. Rousseau. 4. The roots of activism and the collapse of traditional society. 5. Anti-Semitism and its roots. 6. Racism and its manifestations in Europe. 7. Nationalism, its origin, development and formation. 8. Fascism and National Socialism. 9. Marxism, socialism, communism. 10. Anarchism. 11. Establishment of communist and fascist regimes, World War II. 12. Situation after the war, formation of neo-fascism and neo-Nazism. 13. Eurocommunism.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to present the history of ideologies from which contemporary political extremism arose. The course focuses on the relationship between established ideologies and their extreme forms and explains the roots of this phenomenon in a historical perspective. At the same time, it presents key doctrines that are part of political extremes to this day, both on the political right and on the left.
The student is able to use professional terminology. The student will gain an overview of the most important ideologies associated with the far right and left. The student will learn to identify the doctrines used on the far right and left. The student is familiar with the history of the development of political extremism on a global scale.
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Prerequisites
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None
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Assessment methods and criteria
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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.
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Recommended literature
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