POSC 355 (CG/IR): Global Terrorism
Credit Hours: (3)
POSC 355 Global Terrorism investigates the phenomenon of terrorism globally with particular
emphasis on why terrorism occurs and on domestic and international counterterrorism.
Detailed Description of Course
The course investigates the phenomenon of terrorism globally with particular emphasis
on why terrorism occurs and on domestic and international counterterrorism.
Note(s): Applied Learning designated course. Students may not receive credit for POSC 459
and POSC 355.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Students will learn about the history of terrorism as well as the origin of contemporary
terrorist threats. They will understand terrorist mobilization including the psychology
of the individual terrorist as well as states' domestic and international counter-terror
policies. The course will examine case studies of specific terrorist groups in addition
to selected countries' counter-terror responses.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
Students will identify the reasons states and groups choose to use terror tactics.
They will critically evaluate terrorism-related information sources and understand
the multidimensional counter-terror responses necessary to confront a terrorist threat.
Assessment Measures
Students may be evaluated based on a number of criteria, which may include class participation, performance in simulation exercise(s), and major research papers.
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
April 15, 2016
March 01, 2021