This module provides students with the systematic theoretical and empirical study of old and new types of terrorism and political violence and their link with transnational crime. The module commences with the analysis of theoretical and ideological approaches towards terrorism and an investigation of the historical context, causes and effects of old terrorism. The module also covers types of new terrorism with a focus on terrorism in the twenty-first century. The link between terrorism and crime will be examined by using case-study material. Moreover, policy responses to terrorism and counter terrorism and their relationship with human rights will form part of this module.

One essay of 3,000 words from a selected list of titles [LO 1, 2, 5, 6] 50%

One two-hour unseen exam under examination conditions [LO 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] 50%

Key Information Set:
50% coursework
50% written exam

Amir Rana, M. (2005): The Seeds of Terrorism, London: New Millennium
Bjorgo, T. (ed) (2005) Root Causes of Terrorism: Myths, Realities and Ways Forward, London: Routledge.
Crenshaw, M. (2011) Explaining Terrorism: Causes, Processes and Consequences, New York: Routledge.
Fest, K.A. (2011) America Responds to Terrorism: Conflict Resolution Strategies of Clinton, Bush, and Obama, New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Herschinger, E. (2011) Constructing Global Enemies: Hegemony and Identity in International Discourses on Terrorism and Drug Prohibition, New York: Routledge.
Jackson, R. (2005) Writing the War on Terrorism: Language, Politics and Counter-Terrorism, Manchester, University of Manchester Press.
Martin, G. (2011) Essentials of Terrorism: Concepts and Controversies, Los Angeles: Sage.
Pedahzur, A. (ed) (2007) Root Causes of Suicide Terrorism: The Globalization of Martyrdom, New York: Routledge.
Sageman, M. (2007) Leaderless Jihad: Terror Networks in the Twenty-First Century, Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press.
Silke, A. (2004) Research on Terrorism: Trends, Achievments and Failures, Abingdon, Oxon, Routledge.
Webel, C.P. and J.A. Arnaldi (eds) (2011) The Ethics and Efficacy of the Global War on Terrorism: Fighting Terror with Terror, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

The library and e-brary
Blackboard
Lecture and seminar rooms with Powerpoint presentation and DVD playback facilities
Seminar rooms suitable for group work
PCs with student access to email, internet and word-processing

Whole group lectures, supported by seminars. Seminars will support students' learning through encouraging students to engage with the major themes and ideas introduced in lectures and through promoting the further development of subject and other key skills. In addition, seminars will support and guide students in the use of independent study time in order to prepare for workshops, and in order to fulfil assessment requirements. Students will also be provided with a Blackboard learning environment with additional learning and teaching resources, and a discussion board. Directed study schemes form an explicit part of the independent learning strategy, requiring students to work on particular materials, issues and concepts. Students are also encouraged to seek individual tutorial guidance to support their learning and/or to prepare for assessment as required

Key Information Set:
16% scheduled learning and teaching activities comprising:
Lectures
Seminars
Formative assessments

84% guided independent learning activities comprising:
Guided reading and research
Personal tutorials
Preparation for scheduled sessions
Completion of assessment tasks