Democracies, Populisms and Extremism
- UE code EPOLB217
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Schedule
30 15Quarter 1
- ECTS Credits 5
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Language
Français
- Teacher Borriello Arthur
The course aims at developing several skills of analytical, practical and expressive nature.
- 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
The ex-cathedra sessions are divided into four different chapters :
- Populism
- Far right
- Radical left
- Case studies
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)
Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
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Bachelier en droit | Standard | 0 | 5 | |
Bachelier en sciences politiques, orientation générale | Standard | 0 | 5 | |
Bachelier en sciences politiques, orientation générale | Standard | 2 | 5 | |
Bachelier en droit | Standard | 2 | 5 | |
Bachelier en droit | Standard | 3 | 5 |