Who it is for
Members of the International Women's Association in Prague (IWAP).
This course offers a clear and accessible overview of the history of fascism, centred on Europe but set firmly in a global context. Across six sessions it traces fascism from its origins in the crises that followed the First World War, through the movements and regimes of the interwar years, to its catastrophic consequences and its echoes in the present day. Special attention is given to Central Europe and the Czechoslovak experience.
The course is designed as a concise, discussion-friendly introduction rather than a detailed survey. Each session combines an expert-led talk with time for questions and conversation.
Practical information
- Term: September–November 2026
- Schedule: Wednesdays every other week, 6 lectures (90 minutes each) — 2, 16 and 30 September, 14 and 28 October, 11 November 2026
- Language: English
- Location: AAU Campus, Letenská 120/5, Prague — Malá Strana, 118 00
- Price: CZK 6,000 per person
- Lecturer: Jakub Drábik, Ph.D.
The course concludes with an AAU Certificate of completion. The fee includes expert instruction, interactive teaching, library access and classroom resources in AAU’s 17th-century palace campus.
How to register
This course is organised for members of the International Women’s Association in Prague (IWAP). Use the application form on this page to sign up; you will receive payment instructions by email. For any questions or to cancel, contact Veronika Johanovská at veronika.johanovska@aauni.edu.
Upcoming sessions
- 2 September 2026 – 11 November 2026 · 10:30–12:00 Seats left: 25
AAU Campus, Letenská 120/5, Praha 1 – Malá Strana (Thurn-Taxisův palác, místnost 2.07) · 6 lectures (Sep–Nov 2026)
Syllabus
- What is fascism? Origins, definitions and the interwar crisis
- Ideology, movements and the appeal of the far right
- Fascism in power: Italy and Nazi Germany
- Fascism in Central Europe and the Czechoslovak experience
- War, violence and the Holocaust
- Legacy: how the history of fascism speaks to the present
Lecturer
Jakub Drábik
Historian, comparative fascism studies
Historian specialising in comparative fascism studies and the 20th-century history of Central and Eastern Europe.
