Undergraduate Module Descriptor

SOC2112: Introduction to Terrorism Studies

This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 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.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
This module's assessment will evaluate your achievement of the ILOs listed here – you will see reference to these ILO numbers in the details of the assessment for this module.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to:
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

How this Module is Assessed

In the tables below, you will see reference to 'ILO's. An ILO is an Intended Learning Outcome - see Aims and Learning Outcomes for details of the ILOs for this module.

Formative Assessment

A formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your understanding of the module content but it will not count towards your mark for the module.

Form of assessment	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Group Presentation	10 minutes	1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8	Verbal, written
Poster presentation	1 poster of statistical analysis for essay preparation	2, 3, 6, 8	Verbal
Participation in seminars	Active participation based on readings	1-7	Verbal

Summative Assessment

A summative assessment counts towards your mark for the module. The table below tells you what percentage of your mark will come from which type of assessment.

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
60	0	40

...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
ELE-based in-class test	40	1 hour test	1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9	Written Feedback
Essay	45	3,000 words	3, 4, 5, 8, 9	Written Feedback
Quantitative Data Collection Assignment	15	1,500 words	1, 2, 4, 9	Verbal class feedback

Re-assessment

Re-assessment takes place when the summative assessment has not been completed by the original deadline, and the student has been allowed to refer or defer it to a later date (this only happens following certain criteria and is always subject to exam board approval). For obvious reasons, re-assessments cannot be the same as the original assessment and so these alternatives are set. In cases where the form of assessment is the same, the content will nevertheless be different.

Original form of assessment	Form of re-assessment	ILOs re-assessed	Timescale for re-assessment
ELE-based in-class test	1 hour test	1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9	August/September reassessment period
Essay	Essay(3,000 words)	3, 4, 5, 8, 9	August/September reassessment period
Quantitative Data Collection Assignment	1,500 words	1, 2, 4, 9	August/September reassessment period

Re-assessment notes

Re-assessment will be calculated and weighted in the same manner as assessment during the regularly schedule. Note: a separate, but comparable, examination will be provided for re-assessment.