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Archived Version 2013 - 2014
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Description The events of 9/11 highlighted not only the destructive capacity of international terrorism, but also its broader impact upon the international system. This course examines some of the key dimensions of international terrorism, both historical and contemporary. It is structured around a single central question: Is it both possible and useful to distinguish between so-called 'old' and 'new' terrorism(s)? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Comprehend the difficulties surrounding the definition of terrorism, along with terrorism s historical antecedents, identified types, and purported causes 2. Debate Terrorism Studies current 'hot' topics, particularly the alleged division between 'old' versus 'new' terrorism 3. Compare and contrast states counterterrorism strategies, particularly those developed/amended post-9/11 4. Analyse the range of academic research that has been conducted in this area and the problems with same 5. Critically engage with descriptions and analyses of terrorism/sub-state political violence appearing in the mass media 6. Address all topics raised within the module with a high degree of analytical precision in written work | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Defining TerrorismThere is no universally accepted defintion of terrorism; discussion of academic and policy defintions of terrorism and the rationales behind differing approaches to defining terrorism is therefore vitalTypes of TerrorismTreatment of left-wing, right-wing, and jihadi terrorism, etc.Causes of TerrorismExploration of both top-down or structural causes and bottom-up/individual or psychological explanations, along with so-called 'mid-range' theories'New' Terrorism vs. 'Old' TerrorismPoses Q. of whether there are quantitative and qualitative differences between so-called 'old' and 'new' terrorismIslamism, Al-Qaeda and the GWOTExploration of the emergence, development and ideology of violent jihadis, incl. al-QaedaSuicide TerrorismTreatment of the history, mechanisms, and potential causes of suicide terrorism strategiesTerrorism and the MediaExploration of the role of 'old' and 'new' media in so-called 'old' and 'new' terrorismWomen and TerrorismPoses questions re. gendered aspects of terrorismGovernmental Responses and Counter MeasuresSurvey of counterterrorism measures, incl. historically and changes post-9/11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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