College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Introduction to Terrorism Studies
Module SOC2112 for 2019/0
Module SOC2112 for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
SOC2112: Introduction to Terrorism Studies
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Module Aims
This module is an introduction to terrorism studies. We will discuss the major data sources used to empirically examine terrorism, the rates and trends in terrorism cross-nationally, whether groups differ in how they operate, the geopolitical factors that influence terrorism, as well as policy implications.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate knowledge of terrorism: the history, as well as rates and trends over time 2. Demonstrate an understanding of data sources used to study terrorism 3. Assess how rates of terrorism differ among groups and across countries |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 4. Demonstrate understanding of key concepts pertaining to political and religiously motivated violence 5. Demonstrate understanding of theories and arguments in the field 6. Demonstrate a familiarity with the different methods of research in the field and their implications for relevant policy |
Personal and Key Skills | 7. Engage in group work to prepare presentations for class discussion 8. Demonstrate knowledge of descriptive statistics using quantitative data and statistical tools 9. Demonstrate written analytical skills by producing an essay on deadline |