2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

PIED3535 Terrorism and Security

20 creditsClass Size: 81

Module manager: Dr Brad Evans
Email: b.evans@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2008/09

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

The module is concerned with the phenomenon of terrorism in the 20th and 21st century and its impact on international security. It will cover what terrorism is; terrorism during the Cold War: the Soviet connection; terrorism in Western Europe, especially Northern Ireland); terrorism in developing countries, especially Somalia; new forms of terrorism and counterterrorism and terrorism and weapons of mass destruction); 9-11: al-Qaeda and the 'war against terror'; terrorism and international security and future trends.For further information see the School of Politics and International Studies website. If you cannot find the answer to your question then email C.Bluth@leeds.ac.uk

Objectives

On completing this module students should be able to:
a) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concept of terrorism, the typology of terrorism, the origins and strategies of terrorists, state sponsorship of terrorism, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction and the formation of public policy to counter-terrorism and provide security.
b) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the history of terrorism in the 20th century.
c) Demonstrate a critical understanding of a range of theoretical and empirical literature on terrorism and security.

Syllabus

The module is concerned with the phenomenon of terrorism in the 20th and 21st century and its impact on international security. It will cover the following topics:

1. Introduction: What is terrorism?
2. Terrorism during the Cold War: The Soviet connection
3. Terrorism in Western Europe
4. Northern Ireland
5. Terrorism in developing countries
6. The Middle East
7. New forms of terrorism and counter-terrorism
8. Terrorism and weapons of mass destruction
9. 9-11: Al-Quaeda and the 'war against terror'
10. Terrorism and international security: Future trends

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Seminar	10	1.00	10.00
Private study hours			180.00
Total Contact hours			20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

12 hours reading/preparation time per seminar: 120 hours;
Assessed essay: 60 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Presentation of essay outlines by week 7.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	1 x 6,000 words	100.00
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

Last updated: 05/05/2009

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