1.An in depth understanding of the historical development of counter-terrorism policy and practice and its expansion following the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001.
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning

2.A critical understanding of, and an ability to apply, theories of racism and Islamophobia to counter-terrorism policies and practices
Analysis
Reflection

3.An ability to evaluate the effectiveness of counter-terrorism policies and practices
Problem Solving
Reflection
Analysis

4.An ability to research and critically analyse media coverage of the ‘war on terror’ using appropriate theoretical concepts.
Enquiry
Problem Solving
Analysis

1. One essay of 4,000 words from a selected list of titles (meets learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 4)

2. The weekly journal entries and online discussion will assess, in particular:

1. your knowledge and understanding of the subject area in some depth
2. your ability to research a number of key issues in detail and present the results in a critically informed and scholarly manner
3. your ability to carry out cross cultural and comparative analysis in relation to specific cases and issues
4. your ability to demonstrate in a concise manner a systematic, structured and in-depth understanding of research which may be at the leading edge of the subject area

This module provides students with a critical understanding of counter-terrorism in the ‘war on terror’. It charts the historical development of UK counter-terrorism and identifies some key developments in post 9/11 counter-terrorism. In particular, it analyses the expansion of counter-terrorism with ‘soft-power’ techniques and looks at the implications of such developments for democracy, civil rights, and the rule of law. Using theories of racism, Islamophobia, and post-colonialism, the module analyses UK counter-terrorism policy and practice (such as the Prevent Strategy) and interrogates key concepts such as ‘radicalisation’. It ends with an analysis of the broader fallouts of UK counter-terrorism policy and practice by analysing the relationship between counter-terrorism and hate crime.

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) e-reading packs of
selected articles and book chapters or (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 search, 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.

Abbas, T. (2010) (ed.) Islamic Political Radicalism: a European perspective. Edinburgh University Press.

Arjana, S.R. (2015) Muslims in the western imagination. OUP.

Husband, C. and Alam, Y. (2011) Social cohesion and counter-terrorism-a policy contradiction. University of Bristol: Policy Press

Gillborn, D. (2008) Racism and education: coincidence or conspiracy. London and New York: Routledge

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

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

Morey, P. and Yaqin, A. (2011) Framing Muslims-Stereotyping and representation after 9/11. Harvard University Press

Sageman, M. (2016) Misunderstanding Terrorism. University of Pennsylvania Press

Said, E. (2003) Orientalism. Penguin Books.

Sayyid, S. and Vakil A., (2010) (eds.) Thinking through Islamophobia-global perspectives. Hurst: London.

University Library
eLibrary Resources
Blackboard
Internet

This module provides students with a critical understanding of counter-terrorism in the ‘war on terror’. It charts the historical development of UK counter-terrorism and identifies some key developments in post 9/11 counter-terrorism. In particular, it analyses the expansion of counter-terrorism with ‘soft-power’ techniques and looks at the implications of such developments for democracy, civil rights, and the rule of law. Using theories of racism, Islamophobia, and post-colonialism, the module analyses UK counter-terrorism policy and practice (such as the Prevent Strategy) and interrogates key concepts such as ‘radicalisation’. It ends with an analysis of the broader fallouts of UK counter-terrorism policy and practice by analysing the relationship between counter-terrorism and hate crime.