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May 12, 2024
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POLS 5590 - 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:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze and assess competing policies and approaches concerning anti-terrorism.
- Analyze and assess competing theoretical approaches to the study of international terrorism and how it relates to conventional threats to national security.
- Conduct and present in written form independent research into a specific case or aspect of terrorism, and assess which theoretical approach is best suited to it.
- Define key terms and concepts relating to international terrorism.
- Describe and explain the origins of specific terrorist groups and movements and the political and cultural groups with which they interact.
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