May 27, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2016-17 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2016-17 [Archived Catalog]

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POLS 4590 - Terrorism


Introduces the phenomenon of terrorism, in both its domestic and international forms. Through comparative case studies, aims to understand the motivations, goals, tactics, and strategies of terrorism. Considers the relationship between terrorists and the various political and cultural groups with which they interact from states and international authorities to transnational criminal networks and religious communities. Addresses the historical responses of state, regional, and international actors to terrorism and assesses competing views on how the United States and other nations could and should respond to this threat.

Requisites: Jr or Sr
Credit Hours: 3.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I



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