College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Introduction to Terrorism Studies
Module SOC2092 for 2023/4
Module SOC2092 for 2023/4
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
SOC2092: Introduction to Terrorism Studies
This module descriptor refers to the 2023/4 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following themes:
- History of terrorism and the definition debate
- Theoretical explanations for terrorism
- Radicalization
- Terrorist groups
- Brief case study: Waves of Al Qaeda
- Geopolitical factors
- Research methods for the study of terrorism
- Terrorism research approaches
- Terrorism rates and trends
- Counterterrorism implications
- Conclusion: Relationship between terrorist group and geopolitical factors
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 128 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and teaching activity | 11 | Weekly 1 hour lectures where we go over topics and materials |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activity | 11 | 11 x 1 hour linked tutorials involving presentations and discussions; revision/prep for exam session |
| Guided independent study | 6 | Reading and essay preparation |
| Guided independent study | 122 | Study tasks directed by the module leader: e.g. 42 hours for class preparation, 25 hours for essay, 15 hours for presentation, 40 hours for the final exam |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
