Undergraduate Module Descriptor

SOC2112: Introduction to Terrorism Studies

This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 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:

  • Definition debate
  • History of modern terrorism
  • Collecting data on terrorism
  • Analyzing terrorism data
  • Theoretical explanations for terrorism
  • Radicalization
  • Terrorist groups
  • Brief case study: Waves of Al Qaeda
  • Geopolitical factors
  • Research methods for the study of terrorism
  • Terrorism incident databases
  • Terrorism rates and trends
  • Counterterrorism implications
  • ISIS case study: group history, propaganda, violence trajectory

Learning and Teaching

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching ActivitiesGuided independent studyPlacement / study abroad
442560

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities2222 x 1 hour lectures
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities2211 x 2 hour tutorials
Guided Independent Study90Reading assignments
Guided independent study48Preparing for seminar
Guided independent study118Preparation for essays

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).