HIST 387: Topics in Global History

HIST 387-010: Fascism and the Right
(Fall 2012)

01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR

Section Information for Fall 2012

In this course we will investigate the trajectories of extreme right-wing individuals, organizations, and ideologies over the course of the twentieth century in Latin America, focusing on Mexico and on the South American republics of Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. At the outset of the semester, we will consider questions about the nature of fascism and the possibility (or lack thereof) of applying the term to Latin American political actors and phenomena. After exploring the agendas and fates of rightists in these countries in the early part of the century and in the 1930s, we will depart from chronology and focus on the particular issues of gender, religion, left-wing counterparts, US-Latin American relations, and right-wing politics during the Cold War. Throughout the course, special attention will be paid to right-wing ideas about the body, sexuality, morality, race, “progress,” and nationhood.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3-6

Study of historical topics or periods of special interest in global, Latin American, African, Asian, or Middle Eastern history. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
Mason Core: Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies, Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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