College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Introduction to Terrorism Studies
Module SOC3112 for 2019/0
Module SOC3112 for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
SOC3112: 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 good knowledge of terrorism: the history, as well as rates and trends over time 2. Critically assess data sources used to study terrorism 3. Critically assess how rates of terrorism differ among groups and across countries |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 4. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of key concepts pertaining to political and religiously motivated violence 5. Demonstrate detailed understanding of theories and arguments in the field 6. Demonstrate 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. Analyze quantitative data using statistical tools 9. Demonstrate written analytical skills by producing an essay on deadline |