Extremism and Populism (POLS0055)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department: Political Science
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Only open to first year BSc Politics and International Relations students in the Department of Political Science - Hot Topic
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Populist parties and extremist movements are undergoing a renaissance in Western democracies.听 Parties and movements with left, right, and religious ideologies are increasing their voting share, altering patterns of party competition and recruiting new adherents. This module examines the origins and consequences of, and responses to, extremism and populism. Throughout this module, you will learn about the different forms extremism and populism can take; examine competing explanations for populist and extremist appeal; and critically assess policies that aim to tackle extremism.听

By the end of the module you will know how to:听听

define extremism and populism, and how the two concepts differ;听听
critically assess explanations given to explain the increase in the populist vote;听听
identify reasons why people join and leave extremist org

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 49
Module leader: Dr Elizabeth Ralph-morrow

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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