PLTCS28
The Politics of the American Far Right
Politics
BC
Subject code
PLTC
Course Number
S28
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
L. Gilson
Course Long Title
The Politics of the American Far Right
Description
What defines the contemporary American far right, and where is it headed? This course examines how the political and social landscape of the twenty-first century United States has -- and has not -- shaped the politics of the reactionary right. Topics include white supremacy and "identitarianism," militia groups, the digitization of the far right, conspiracy theorizing, and the relationship between contemporary conservatism and the "radical right." Prerequisite(s): one 100-level politics course. Recommended background: PLTC 191.
Writing Credit
No writing credit
Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements
(PLTC: Identities & Interests), (PLTC: Phil., Lit., Legal St.)
Offering Frequency
Normally offered every other year