SS7178 - Terrorism and Radicalisation Studies (2024/25)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2024/25 | ||||||||
| Module title | Terrorism and Radicalisation Studies | ||||||||
| Module level | Masters (07) | ||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 20 | ||||||||
| School | School of Social Sciences and Professions | ||||||||
| Total study hours | 200 | ||||||||
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| Running in 2024/25(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) | No instances running in the year |
Module summary
You will explore the relationship between the state and terrorism and considers how the nation state has been the perpetrator and a motivating factor behind terrorist acts, as well as considering other reasons behind such acts of violence. You will consider the role of the state as a protector of its citizens has been challenged by its own actions and by terrorist organisations including groups such as ISIS. The module goes on to outline contemporary terrorist tactics and reviews the impact on national and international responses to terrorism.
The module aims are
1. Allow an exploration of the role of the state as protector from and perpetrator of terrorist violence
2. Learn about the different motivations for individuals and groups to become radicalised
3. Understand contemporary terrorist tactics within a historical context
4. Consider terrorism desistance
5. Outline the impacts of counter terrorism measures and the war on terror on both radicalisation and the wider public
Prior learning requirements
Available for Study Abroad? YES
Syllabus
Following an introductory session, the module will address the following topics: the role of the nation-state defining, protecting from and perpetrating terrorist activities (LO1); Terrorism pre 9/11 (LO2, 3); Islamic Terrorism (LO3) Radicalisation and home-grown terrorism (LO1,3); Prison and radicalisation (LO1,3,4); Terrorist desistance (LO4); Global responses to terrorism (LO5); UK counter-terrorism, Contest and Prevent (LO5)
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Teaching sessions consist of a series of lectures and seminar group sessions in which you are encouraged to explore the political, strategic and tactical complexities of terrorism and counter terrorism. You will draw upon case studies and examine actual operational scenarios. Module materials will be made available on Blackboard (Web-learn) and opportunities for personal development planning are provided in seminar contexts. You are expected to undertake 10 hours of independent study per week.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Explore the role of the state as protector from and perpetrator of terrorist violence
2. Outline different motivations involved in why individuals and groups become radical
3. Explain contemporary terrorist tactics within a historical context
4. Consider lessons contained in examples of terrorist desistance
5. Discuss the impacts of counter terrorism measures and the war on terror on both radicals and the wider public
Assessment strategy
You will produce a response to a question set by the module leader that critically evaluates issues relating to the origins of terrorism, contemporary terrorism and/or counter terrorism measures. You will need to show your ability to connect issues covered within different lectures, whilst still focusing on a specific area of terrorism and counter terrorism research.
You will have the option of producing a 4,500 word essay
Or
A 20 minute multimedia artefact (video, podcast etc) with transcript and references