Far right movements and politics in contemporary France (FREN0044)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department: School of European Languages, Culture and Society
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Language pre-requisites apply to this module. Students not already studying at advanced level in the language may not be eligible and must seek approval prior to registering. Please contact the email address provided.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module offers an in-depth study of far-right politics in contemporary France. It starts by mapping out the origins and different strands of thought within the French far right, and assesses whether it forms a consistent political ideology. The course concentrates on the Rassemblement National (formerly known as Front National), the most successful far right party in France. It also studies 脡ric Zemmour鈥檚 rise and assess the brand of far-right politics that he represents. We will study the RN鈥檚 main political features; its sociological transformation over time, notably from the mid-1980s up to now.

Other aspects of the study include: sociology of party membership and electorate, and main policies and ideas. The module eventually addresses topical issues such as: is the RN still a 鈥渇ar right鈥� party or has it morphed into a mainstream party of the 鈥渘ational right鈥�? Are RN policies compatible with the French constitution and republican polity? Is it pertinent to label the RN a 鈥減opulist鈥� or 鈥渘ational populist鈥� party?

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

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: 3
Module leader: Professor Philippe Marliere
Who to contact for more information: p.marliere@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

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: 15
Module leader: Professor Philippe Marliere
Who to contact for more information: p.marliere@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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