1. On completion of this module, you will be able to apply the concepts of ‘old’ and ‘new’ terrorism to various terror movements & evaluate their similarities and differences
2. On completion of this module, you will be able to apply key sociological approaches to the study of terrorism to various terror networks.
3. On completion of this module, using case studies of terror networks you will be able to critically evaluate the effectiveness and wider repercussions of national and international counter-terrorism.
4. On completion of this module, you will be able to express theories and ideas coherently in a structured written format

The assessment will assess students’ achievement of all four Learning Outcomes.

Opportunities for formative assessment will be provided during the module, learners will receive formative feedback

This module provides students with the systematic theoretical and empirical study of new and old types of terrorism and political violence. The module also covers types of new terrorism with a focus on terrorism in the twenty-first century. Using various terror networks, the modules analyses and interrogates key debates in terrorism such as: the meaning and politics of terrorism; the relationship between terrorism and the media; and the drivers of terrorism. Moreover, policy responses to terrorism and counter terrorism and their relationship with human rights will form part of this module.

This module provides students with the systematic theoretical and empirical study of new and old types of terrorism and political violence. The module also covers types of new terrorism with a focus on terrorism in the twenty-first century. Using various terror networks, the modules analyses and interrogates key debates in terrorism such as: the meaning and politics of terrorism; the relationship between terrorism and the media; and the drivers of terrorism. Moreover, policy responses to terrorism and counter terrorism and their relationship with human rights will form part of this module.

For 200 hours, of which 26 will be class contact and 174 hours will be guided independent study. Whole group contact will consist of lectures and seminars.

Learners will have the opportunity to submit formative assessment (in the form of a plan outlining their approach to the exam and key points they intend to include in their assessment & receive formative feedback) that informs the final summative coursework.

Altheide, D. (2017) Terrorism and the politics of fear. 2nd edition. Rowman ad Littlefields.

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.

Blakeley, R. (2009) State Terrorism and Neoliberalism: The North in the South. London and New York: Routledge

Crenshaw, M. (2011) Explaining Terrorism: Causes, Processes and Consequences, New York: Routledge.

Esposito, J.L. (1999) The Islamic threat: Myth or reality? (3rd edition). New York and Oxford: Oxford University Press

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.

Horgan, J. (2005), The Psychology of Terrorism. London: Routledge.

Jackson, R., Jarvis, L., Gunning, J. and Breen-Smyth, M. (2011) Terrorism: a critical introduction. Palgrave Macmillan

Jackson, R. (2005) Writing the War on Terrorism: Language, Politics and Counter-Terrorism, Manchester, University of Manchester Press.

Kundnani, A. (2014) The Muslims are coming: Islamophobia, extremism, and the domestic war on terror. London: Verso.

Martin, G. (2011) Essentials of Terrorism: Concepts and Controversies, Los Angeles: Sage.

Massoumi, N., Mills, T. and Miller, D. (eds.) (2017) What is Islamophobia? Racism, Social movements and the state. Pluto Press.

O’Loughlin, B. (2016) The Routledge Handbook of Critical Terrorism Studies. London: Routledge

Pape, R.A. (2005) Dying to win: The strategic logic of suicide terrorism. New York: Random House Trade Paperbacks

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.

Sageman, M. (2004) Understanding Terror networks. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press

Shanahan, T. (2016) The Routledge Handbook of Critical Terrorism Studies. London: Routledge

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

PCs with standard suite of University software providing access to e-mail, the internet, word processing, etc.¿

Lecture rooms with access for disabled students, and suitable for group work¿

The Blackboard virtual learning environment

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