IR3008 International Terrorism
Academic year
2024 to 2025 Semester 1
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Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
30
SCQF level
SCQF level 9
Planned timetable
12.00 noon Thu
Module coordinator
Dr F P Lehr
Module description
This module examines the concept of terrorism; problems of definition; nature and characteristics and relationships to other forms of violence; typology; political objectives, strategies and motivations; underlying causes of rise and decline of terrorism; dilemmas of democratic and international response; aviation terrorism; terrorism and diplomacy; the problem of state sponsorship and support; problems of international co-operation, including the use of diplomacy, international law and organisation, and police and intelligence measures.
Relationship to other modules
Pre-requisites
BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS IR2006
Assessment pattern
Coursework = 100%
Re-assessment
3-hour Written Examination = 100%
Learning and teaching methods and delivery
Weekly contact
1 x 1-hour lecture (x 10 weeks), 1 x 1-hour tutorial (x 10 weeks), 2 consultation hours with Coordinator (x 12 weeks). 2 hours examination feedback in week 1 of following semester.
Scheduled learning hours
22
Guided independent study hours
278
Intended learning outcomes
- Develop a knowledge and understanding of how terrorism can be described and defined.
- Develop a knowledge of the historical antecedents and causes of modern terrorism.
- Develop an understanding of the diverse aims, motivations and justifications of contemporary terrorist movements.
- Develop an appreciation of the impact and effects that terrorism has had on government, the security forces, the media, the public, and international politics in general.
- Develop an understanding of the difficulties and prospects of resolving terrorism for states, using the wide repertoire of available instruments from the counter-terrorism toolbox.
- Develop a knowledge and understanding of the role of the social sciences in research on terrorism.