2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

PIED5569M Counterterrorism

30 creditsClass Size: 120

Module manager: Dr Gordon Clubb
Email: G.Clubb@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module provides students with an advanced understanding of the issue of terrorism and a comprehension of some of the problems developing and developed countries face in responding to this threat. Discussions of academic attempts to examine manifestations of (counter-)terrorism across time and space will equip students with the analytical tools to systematically evaluate and critique varying national and international responses.

Objectives

This module aims to provide: (1) A familiarity with the key debates within (critical) terrorism studies scholars concerning the nature of the terrorism threat; (2) An understanding of the challenges which state actors (democratic and authoritarian) and international organisations (EU, NATO) face in responding to the threat of terrorism; (3) An appreciation of the range of political and institutional influences that shape counter-terrorism policy: (4) Analytical tools to systematically assess the impact of the changing character of terrorism on national and international responses and how, in turn, counterterrorism measures have shaped the use of terrorist violence by non-state actors; and (5) The opportunity to develop transferable skills such as the appreciation of different interests and the ability to defend a point of view in the seminars.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Identify, explain and discuss key concepts and debates in the field of counter terrorism.
2. Critically reflect on the key arguments offered by scholars and (inter)national policy makers and actors in the field of counter-terrorism.
3. Demonstrate understanding of, and make connections between, the theoretical perspectives on counter-terrorism and security and contemporary challenges, problems, and futures of practices of counter-terrorism.
4. Translate knowledge of counter terrorism into relevant policy and political evaluation.

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Communicate ideas accurately, effectively, and persuasively in writing and group discussions.
2. Identify and analyse relevant information in order to develop and defend informed arguments.
3. Plan and develop an independent piece of written research.

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	11	1.00	11.00
Seminar	11	1.00	11.00
Private study hours			278.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will submit an early, non-assessed version of their essay of up to 2000 words for a mid-term review. They will then use the feedback to develop their essay into a final 4000 word version which will be assessed and submitted at the end of term.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Coursework	100.00
Assignment	Formative Coursework	0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

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