Far Right & the Politics of Immigration (M1545)
The Far Right and the Politics of Immigration
Module M1545
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module explores the far right and the increasingly contested politics of immigration in liberal democracies. The module begins by looking at the rise of the far right political parties in contemporary Europe and their relationship to public opinion, mainstream parties and immigration policies. It then examines a number of cases including countries in which the far right has been more and less successful. Students will gain an understanding of the causes and consequences of the rise of far right parties and an understanding of their impact on immigration politics and policies.
Module learning outcomes
Explore the relationship between the far right and the politics of immigration
Compare the far right in different countries
Analyse the causes and consequences of the rise of the far right
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 9 | 100.00% |
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
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Prof James Hampshire
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Hannah Richter
Assess convenor
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