In the Footsteps of Dictators

Twentieth century dictators left a trail of destruction in their wake. Pol Pot, Hitler, Ceausescu, Milosevic and Hoxha created physical footprints of their regimes of terror. Whether it be gigantic monuments and stadiums, prisons or underground bunkers, the remnants of these autocrats tell us much about the mindsets of the individual dictators. From neo-classical architecture through to soft and hard propaganda, the actions of tyrants are alive and well in the 21st century world. Whether it be Orban’s Hungary, Putin’s Russia or even Trump’s America the signs are easy to see once you know what to look for.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Background information on the theory of totalitarianism and the classic signs of autocracy
• A summary of the footprints of the regimes of Pol Pot, Hitler, Ceausescu, Milosevic and Hoxha
• An overview of how today’s autocrats compare with the 20th century model
• Images of examples of historical sites related to 20th century regimes

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Understand the concept of totalitarianism
2. Identify signs of authoritarian leadership