HIST3641
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
The emergence of fascist movements after the First World War propelled Europe into its most violent age. Why did this dangerous new ideology emerge on the political stage in the interwar period? What did fascism stand for? Why were European societies polarised between extremist ideologies of the left and right? How were the two most “successful” fascist movements, Fascism in Italy and National Socialism in Germany, able to come to office, and how did they cement their regimes in power? This course answers these questions by taking an in-depth look at Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. It looks at the economic, social and political forces that gave rise to fascism, the path of fascist leaders to power and fascist methods of rule. In this context, it also considers debates about the nature of fascism, and whether it is possible to speak of ‘generic fascism’ at all.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify and explain key themes in the early history of fascism and National Socialism.
2. Explain and interpret the origins, nature, popular appeal and impact of fascism and Nazism.
3. Interpret and evaluate a variety of primary sources at an advanced level.
4. Apply historical research and critical analysis skills at an advanced level in oral and written forms.
Content
Themes examined include:
- The nature of fascism as an ideology;
- The origins of Fascism in Italy and National Socialism in Germany;
- Fascist social, economic and cultural policy
- Coercion and consensus under fascist regimes
- Fascist Foreign Policy, and
- International fascism
Requisite
If you have successfully completed HIST3640 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
20 units of History or at 1000 level or equivalent
Assessment items
Proposal / Plan: Museum Audio Guide – Plan
Professional Task: Museum Audio Guide – Advanced Draft and Feedback
Proposal / Plan: Write Test Questions
In Term Test: In Term Test
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
- HIST3641 - Semester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 270.8 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.