The course deals with the history of fascist ideas, organizational structure and regimes from the early 20th century to the present. Special focus will be put on analyzing fascist ideology, its various variants and development over time and the relationship between fascism and the traditional right and left. The course will also discuss the centrality of race, both from an ideological and a practical perspective.
The reading and analysis of source texts is included. Teaching takes place mainly through oral and/ or written seminars that require a high degree of student activity. The examination consists of active participation in the teaching as well as individual written examination assignments.
90 ECTS credits in history or history of science and ideas, or a Degree encompassing at least 180 ECTS credits, or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Application deadline was
15 April 2024.
Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
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