Learning outcomes

The course aims at developing several skills of analytical, practical and expressive nature.

 

Goals

- Unpack common knowledge and prejudices on three of the most controversial concepts in political science (populism, extremism, democracy)

- Provide theoretical and conceptual tools to define, identify and analyse populist and extremist phenomena

- Analyse and historicize the rise of contemporary populist and extremist movements

- Compare populist movements across time and space

- Critical analysis of the dominant discourse on populism and extremism

Content

The ex-cathedra sessions are divided into four different chapters :

- Populism

- Far right

- Radical left

- Case studies

Assessment method

The evaluation combines a final exam (10 points) and collective and individual exercises :

- A collective written report on a thematic file (8 points)

- Individual reading notes and participation in ex-cathedra discussions (2 points)

Language of instruction

Français