POLITICS 346

Terrorism

Please note: this is archived course information from 2024 for POLITICS 346.

Description

Terrorism is a major issue of global concern. In this course, students will learn the definition, history, causes and dynamics of terrorism. They will examine why terrorist organisations emerge, their goals and the causes of their demise. Students also examine the causes of radicalisation of individual terrorists and how governments can counter violent extremism.

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Availability 2024

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Dr Fabio Scarpello

Points

POLITICS 346: 15 points

Prerequisites

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