BSS450 Militant democracy

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 7 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. JUDr. PhDr. Miroslav Mareš, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. JUDr. Štěpán Výborný, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. JUDr. PhDr. Miroslav Mareš, Ph.D.
Division of Security and Strategic Studies – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Lucie Pospíšilová
Supplier department: Division of Security and Strategic Studies – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Mon 9:45–11:15 U32
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course is intended as an analysis of the concept of militant democracy. Students should be able to asess contemporary discussions about various forms of defense of democracy. They should be able to categorize of various forms of instruments of militant democracy and to characterize their impact on anti-extremism policy.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction into the study of militant democracy; 2. Development of the concept of militant democracy and its criticism 3. Labeling of enemies of democracy; 4. Limits of freedom; 5. Resistance against enemies of democracy; 6. Discursive defence of democracy; 7.-12. Case studies and expert discussions. 13. Summary of the course, perspectives of militant democracy
Literature
  • Extended valid list of literature is in the IS (study materials)
  • MAREŠ, Miroslav. Czech Militant Democracy in Action : Dissolution of the Workers' Party and the Wider Context of This Act. East European Politics and Societies. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications Inc., 2012, vol. 26, No 1, p. 33-55. ISSN 0888-3254. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0888325411408070. URL info
  • ČERNÝ, Petr. Právní ochrana před extremismem. Vyd. 1. Praha: C.H. Beck, 2008, xiv, 256. ISBN 9788074000539. info
  • CAPOCCIA, Giovanni. Defending democracy : reactions to extremism in interwar Europe. Baltimore: John Hopkins University Press, 2005, viii, 335. ISBN 0801887550. info
  • KYSELA, Jan. Právo na odpor a občanskou neposlušnost. Vyd. 1. Brno: Doplněk, 2001, 120 s. ISBN 8072390783. info
Teaching methods
The course takes the form of both lectures and seminars. There are explained important issues within lectures, which are further discussed during seminars. Presentation of outlines of students' referates (as a base for seminar works) is a part of a seminar.
Assessment methods
Students will receive a final letter grade (A-F) for the semester based on the following components: position paper (6 points), referate (6 points). seminary thesis (18 points); final written exam (24 points). Grading: 56-60: A 51-55: B 46-50: C 41-45: D 36-40: E 35-0: F.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019.
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