POL 362 Terrorism and Politics
3 hours
This course surveys knowledge on terrorism and counter-terrorism from the disciplinary perspective of political science. Students will learn the major theories and concepts utilized by scholars and practitioners in the field, comparing and contrasting current research and analysis with recent and historical accounts. Topics covered include: the definition of terrorism; the causes of terrorism; radicalization; terrorism in the developing world; right wing extremism; counter-terrorism and countering violent extremism; counter-terrorism cooperation; and critical approaches to understanding terrorism and counter-terrorism.