Module manager: Dr Mette Wiggen
Email: M.Wiggen@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
| PIED3304 | Extreme Right Parties Europe |
PIED3304 Extreme right parties in contemporary Europe
This module is approved as a discovery module
Why should I take this Module? In this series of seminars, you will be able to study one of the most important developments of contemporary far right. You will be involved in the discussion of: - Political theories and perspectives developed in the English language literature which seek to explain the nature and performance of the far right . These include, Kitschelt, Eatwell, Mudde, Miller Iddriss, Givens and others. - An analysis of the relationship of the extreme right to the society in some key states (Austria, Germany, UK, France, Scandinavia, Italy, USA, and Brazil). - Some comparative and general features of the far right and the persistent support of- and mainstreaming of these parties. - Conceptual and definitional problems in the discussion of the far right - The historical context to the main far right movements in Europe and beyond - Problems of definition including the classification of the parties and the investigation of their appeal and their support. - Far right parties in political party systems and links to fringe movements and the implications of mainstreaming of the far right.
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1 Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the debates surrounding the contemporary far right and how far right politics and ideas have become mainstream.
2 Evaluate the different perspectives on the far right.
3 Understand the relationship between the far right its history as well as the affinities and distinctions between the most important movements and parties.
4 Develop an understanding of the conceptual and definitional issues involved in the discussion of the far right.
5 Appreciate the challenges presented to contemporary theories by the surge in support for the far right especially from the early 1990s and how the gender gap has closed in many countries.
6 Assess the impact of the far right on politics in Western Europe and beyond.
7 Develop further their skills in analysis and in the appreciation of contemporary political phenomena.
- Apply insights from the contemporary analysis of the far right and interpret the evidence in a range of country studies drawn mainly from Western Europe, Brazil and USA.
- Enhance subject specific skills of verbal and written communication through seminar work and assessment work and augment practical IT skills by using the WWW and word processing essays.
Use the knowledge gained to write about- and engage with debates on the role of the contemporary far right in Europe and beyond, aided by a deep understanding of historical background, theory and ideology. Being able to apply the outcomes to other modules, political activities, and campaigning.
The module covers:
1 Political theories and perspectives developed in the English language literature which seek to explain the nature and performance of the far right. These include, Kitschelt, Eatwell, Mudde, Miller Iddriss, Givens and others.
2 An analysis of the relationship of the far right to society in some key states (Austria, Germany, UK, France, Scandinavia, Italy, Brazil and USA).
3 Some comparative and general features of the far right and the causes of surges in support for these parties and how the gender gap has closed in many countries.
4 Conceptual and definitional problems in the discussion of the far right
5 The historical context to the main far right movements in contemporary Europe and beyond.
- Problems of definition including the classification of the parties and the investigation of their appeal and their support.
- Far right parties in political party systems and links to fringe movements and the implications of mainstreaming of the far right.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| Seminar | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| Private study hours | 178 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Students will be required to prepare for discussions in seminars through extensive reading of sources listed on the module reading list. In addition to this, students should spend time preparing for their assessments which should include finding and using sources not listed on their reading list.
Students will be required to prepare for discussions in seminars through extensive reading of sources listed on the module reading list. In addition to this, students should spend time preparing for their assessments which should include finding and using sources not listed on their reading list.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 x 1,000 Mid-Term opinion piece | 50 |
| Essay | 1 x 2,000 End of Term essay | 50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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