A networked computer capable of accessing the internet and running applications such as Blackboard
and Adobe Acrobat.
A Word Processor compatible with Microsoft Word.

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.

This module will be based on flexible learning materials delivered using the Blackboard virtual learning environment and selected readings provided in (a) a limited number of course texts (b) reading packs of selected articles and book chapters and (c) e-books, e-journal articles and online news coverage.

The Blackboard environment will provide a context for:
- Tutors to highlight key issues, problems and debates for discussion.
- Learners to undertake a range of structured activities which will involve, for example, problem-solving, literature searching, engagement with group discussions, and scenarios.
- Tutors to provide guidance and advice.
- Learners to access guidance on on-line resources available via the web and the university's e-resources pages.

The readings will provide:
- An essential knowledge base for the module which will be available to all learners.
- A resource for coursework and all assessed assignments.
- A point of departure for the structured activities set for learners.

Learners will be expected to engage fully and critically with the resources and activities that are provided and to engage in detailed discussion with tutors and other learners. Tutors will give online academic support and guidance to learners throughout the lifetime of the module and will respond on a
timely basis.

The module will run over 16 weeks; the latter will include 4 weeks set aside for learners to complete the assessed work.

This module provides students with the systematic theoretical and empirical study of old and new types of terrorism and political violence. 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 from national, regional and international perspectives. Moreover, policy responses to terrorism and counter terrorism and their relationship with human rights will form part of this module. Using continuously updated case-study material, the final section of this module will enable students to theoretically contextualise current terrorist incidents and equip them with a methodological understanding of how to conduct research into terrorism.

One essay of 5,000 words from a selected list of titles [LO 1-5] 60%
One presentation of 2,000 words from a selected list of titles [LO 3+4] 30%
Participation in on-line tasks and discussion [LO 6] 10%