INTR12-230: Terrorism

Description

Terrorism is recognised as an irregular form of global conflict and a central concern of national and international politics.  Terrorism affects all the complex elements of international relations, including trade, economics, information transfers, culture and religion. Understanding Terrorism requires an interdisciplinary approach, and this subject equips students with the theoretical frameworks to analyse the motivations and transnational nature of this phenomenon.  The subject also provides an overview of the strategies deployed by states and institutions to combat this lethal form of political activism.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the key concepts in Terrorism studies and their implications on a domestic, regional and international level.
2. Critically asses the different definitions, manifestations and causes of modern terrorism.
3. Present complex information in a lucid, objective manner, befitting of the approach preferred in the intelligence community.
4. Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the activities of a number of terrorist organisation.
5. Demonstrate knowledge on the causes, ideologies, structures, threat assessments, potency, methods and tactics that terrorist organisations employ, as well as an understanding of counter terrorism initiatives.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• September 2021 [Standard]
• September 2020 [Standard]
• September 2019 [Standard]
• September 2018 [Standard]
• September 2017 [Standard]

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