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The Nature Of Global Terrorism

This course examines the nature of global terrorism. It covers topics such as the definition of terrorism, its history, perceptions, and ideological streams. The course also explores elements and anomalies of terrorism, local, regional, and global factors supporting its continuation, and the profile of terrorists and their organizations. Additionally, it addresses terrorist weapons, resources, equipment, tactics, targets, and victims, as well as counter-terrorism efforts by the UN and AU.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
TerrorismGlobal terrorismCounter-terrorismIdeologyTerrorist organizations

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Definition of terrorism

2

History of terrorism

3

Types of terrorist acts

4

Terrorist tactics

5

Terrorist organizations

6

Counter-terrorism strategies

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Definition of Terrorism

2h

Unit 1: Definition of Terrorism

2 study hours
  • •Define terrorism, differentiate it from guerrilla warfare, and explain the difficulty in reaching a consensus definition.
Week
2

Module 1: Definition of Terrorism

2h

Unit 2: History or Genesis of Terrorism

2 study hours
  • •Trace the historical origin of terrorism and discuss its evolution over the years.
Week
3

Module 1: Definition of Terrorism

2h

Unit 3: The Nature of Terrorism

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the nature of terrorism and global terrorism, distinguishing it from crime and warfare.
Week
4

Module 1: Definition of Terrorism

2h

Unit 4: Approaches to Terrorism Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Identify and discuss the multi-causal, political, organizational, and psychological approaches to terrorism analysis.
Week
5

Module 2: Types of Terrorist Acts

2h

Unit 1: Types of Terrorist Acts

2 study hours
  • •Identify and discuss the different types of terrorist acts, such as global, domestic, political, and revolutionary terrorism.
Week
6

Module 2: Types of Terrorist Acts

2h

Unit 2: Terrorist Tactics

2 study hours
  • •Identify and describe various terrorist tactics, including bombings, arson, assassinations, and hostage-taking.
Week
7

Module 2: Types of Terrorist Acts

2h

Unit 3: Targets and Victims

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between broad and specific targets and victims of terrorism, including civilians, businesses, and government institutions.
Week
8

Module 2: Types of Terrorist Acts

2h

Unit 4: Terrorist Organisations

2 study hours
  • •Identify various terrorist organizations and discuss their characteristics, such as Al-Qaeda, Hamas, and PKK.
Week
9

Module 2: Types of Terrorist Acts

2h

Unit 5: Links among Terrorist Organisations

2 study hours
  • •Describe the links among terrorist organizations, including financial support, intelligence sharing, and coordinated activities.
Week
10

Module 3: Perception and Ideological Streams of Terrorism

2h

Unit 1: Perception and Ideological Streams of Terrorism

2 study hours
  • •Define ideology and describe its relationship with terrorism, explaining how it influences terrorist targeting.
Week
11

Module 3: Perception and Ideological Streams of Terrorism

2h

Unit 2: Elements and Anomalies of Terrorism

2 study hours
  • •Identify the elements of terrorism and describe the anomalies associated with terrorists, such as narcissistic and paranoid personalities.
Week
12

Module 3: Perception and Ideological Streams of Terrorism

2h

Unit 3: Local, Regional and Global factors that allow and support Terrorism Continuation

2 study hours
  • •Identify and discuss the local, regional, and global factors that allow and support terrorism continuation, such as economic deprivation and political instability.
Week
13

Final Revision

6h

Final Revision and Exam Preparation

6 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units, focusing on key definitions, concepts, and case studies. Practice applying theoretical frameworks to real-world examples.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create flashcards for key terms and definitions from Units 1-3

2

Review case studies of terrorist organizations from Units 4-5 and their tactics

3

Practice essay questions on the causes and consequences of terrorism

4

Develop a timeline of major terrorist events and their impact on global politics

5

Focus on understanding the UN and AU counter-terrorism frameworks from Module 5

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