PL30880: The resurgence of reactionary politics: from the margins to the mainstream
[Page last updated: 26 October 2023]
| Academic Year: | 2023/24 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
| Level: | Honours (FHEQ level 6) |
| Period: |
- Semester 2
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 33%, EX 67% |
| Assessment Detail: |
- Coursework (CW 33%)
- Exam (EX 67%)
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| Supplementary Assessment: |
- Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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| Requisites: |
In taking this module you cannot take PL30865
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| Learning Outcomes: |
Upon completion of this unit, you will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. A critical understanding of key theoretical concepts such as 'racism', 'populism', 'far right', 'fascism', 'anti-fascism'
2. The ability to apply sophisticated concepts and theories to empirical case studies
3. A sophisticated understanding of key terminological debates
4. A critical appreciation of the historical debates and struggles core to the issue and how they have shaped the contemporary political debate on issues of race and racism in particular
5. In-depth knowledge of two case studies chosen by the students themselves
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| Aims: | The 21st century has so far witnessed the contradictory rise in awareness of various forms of oppression and the resurgence of reactionary movements, from the racist far right to sexism and transphobia.
In this unit, you will critically engage with the most recent theoretical, conceptual and empirical developments in the field to help you make sense of these new developments likely to shape politics for years to come.
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| Skills: | Upon completion of this unit, you will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. A critical understanding of key theoretical concepts such as 'racism', 'populism', 'far right', 'fascism', 'anti-fascism'
2. The ability to apply sophisticated concepts and theories to empirical case studies
3. A sophisticated understanding of key terminological debates
4. A critical appreciation of the historical debates and struggles core to the issue and how they have shaped the contemporary political debate on issues of race and racism in particular
5. In-depth knowledge of two case studies chosen by the students themselves.
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| Content: | The 21st century has so far witnessed the contradictory rise in awareness of various forms of oppression and the resurgence of reactionary movements, from the racist far right to sexism and transphobia.
While the electoral fortune of these movements has been uneven, their place in public discourse has grown tremendously and come to shape politics increasingly. We are therefore witnessing the return of ideas to the mainstream which were thought to have been relegated to the margins.
In this unit, you will critically engage with the most recent theoretical, conceptual and empirical developments in the field to help you make sense of these new developments likely to shape politics for years to come.
The topics explored will range from key terminology and concepts such as racism, populism, intersectionality, supporters and resistance.
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| Course availability: |
PL30880 is Optional on the following courses:
Department of Economics
- UHES-AFB01 : BSc(Hons) Economics and Politics (Year 3)
- UHES-AAB01 : BSc(Hons) Economics and Politics with Study year abroad (Year 4)
- UHES-AKB01 : BSc(Hons) Economics and Politics with Year long work placement (Year 4)
- UHES-ACB01 : BSc(Hons) Economics and Politics with Combined Placement and Study Abroad (Year 4)
Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
- UHPL-AYB43 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (ab initio French) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB44 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (ab initio German) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB47 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (ab initio Italian) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB48 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (ab initio Mandarin) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB46 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (ab initio Russian) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB45 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (ab initio Spanish) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB43 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (French) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB44 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (German) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB45 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (Spanish) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB31 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French and ab initio German) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB34 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French and ab initio Italian) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB35 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French and ab initio Mandarin) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB33 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French and ab initio Russian) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB32 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French and ab initio Spanish) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB31 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French and German) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB32 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French and Spanish) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB31 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German and ab initio French) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB38 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German and ab initio Italian) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB39 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German and ab initio Mandarin) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB37 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German and ab initio Russian) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB36 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German and ab initio Spanish) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB36 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German and Spanish) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB32 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (Spanish and ab initio French) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB36 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (Spanish and ab initio German) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB41 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (Spanish and ab initio Italian) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB42 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (Spanish and ab initio Mandarin) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AYB40 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (Spanish and ab initio Russian) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AFB30 : BSc(Hons) Politics and International Relations (Year 3)
- UHPL-AAB30 : BSc(Hons) Politics and International Relations with Study year abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AKB30 : BSc(Hons) Politics and International Relations with Year long work placement (Year 4)
- UHPL-AFB10 : BSc(Hons) Politics with Economics (Year 3)
- UHPL-AAB10 : BSc(Hons) Politics with Economics with Study year abroad (Year 4)
- UHPL-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Politics with Economics with Year long work placement (Year 4)
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Notes: - This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2023/24.
- Courses and units are subject to change in accordance with normal University procedures.
- Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
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