POLITICS 346

Special Topic: Terrorism


Please note: this is archived course information from 2019 for POLITICS 346.

Description

Terrorism continues to be a major issue of concern in the contemporary world. In this course, students will learn the definition, history, causes and dynamics of terrorism. We will examine why terrorist organisations emerge, what their goals are, and what causes their demise; why individual terrorists are radicalised; and how governments can counter violent extremism.

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Availability 2019

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Dr Fabio Scarpello

Points

POLITICS 346: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights