LHIS
3461

Politics & Myth: From Antiquity to the Present

Eugene Lang College Lib Arts: History

Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Degree Students
Politics & Myth
Spring 2026
Taught By: Federico Finchelstein
Section: AX

CRN: 16420

Credits: 4

This course addresses the role of myth from antiquity to the contemporary world. It especially focuses on the relationship between political myth and the emergence of modern military dictatorships, authoritarian and/or fascist politics and violent repression and racism as well its later role in revolutionary, populist and democratic politics in Latin America and Europe. The recent history of populism and racism in the United States will also be analyzed in this context.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Eugene Lang College Lib Arts (LC)

Department: History (HIS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 12:12pm EDT 10/2/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Friday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026