Admission requirements
This course is designed for the minor Global Affairs. It is not possible to follow single courses of this minor. You need to be enrolled in Usis for the minor to be accepted to this course.
There are 80 places open for registration in this course, on a first come, first served basis.
Description
This course provides a thorough analysis of terrorism using the perspectives of postcolonialism, decoloniality, critical terrorism studies, and the complexities of race, ethnicity, and multiculturalism. Students will analyse a wide variety of perspectives from both developed and developing regions of the world in order to dismantle prevailing narratives and examine the intricate power dynamics that influence global affairs discussions on terrorism. The course places a strong emphasis on developing critical thinking skills through the analysis and interpretation of primary sources, data, and scholarly arguments from marginalised voices and underrepresented regions. By engaging in interactive lectures and discussions students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the difficulties and controversies associated with the examination of terrorism in a globally interconnected society. The assessment consists of a written exam with open questions that will allow students to showcase their understanding of the subject matter from different perspectives.
Course objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the key debates, challenges, and ethical considerations in the field of critical terrorism studies.
2. Identify dominant narratives and explore alternative perspectives on terrorism from marginalized voices and underrepresented regions.
3. Apply a critical lens on the discourse on terrorism using theoretical frameworks such as postcolonialism, decoloniality, and critical terrorism studies.
4. Examine the impact of race, ethnicity, and multiculturalism on the understanding and representation of terrorism in the Global North and South.
Timetable
On the right side of programme front page of the studyguide you will find links to the website and timetables, uSis and Brightspace.
Mode of instruction
7 lectures of 2-3 hours by instructors and guest lecturers.
Participation in lectures, discussions and exercises is required in order to obtain a grade. One lecture may be missed. Being absent more than once may likely lead to expulsion from the course. The total study load for this course is 140 hours, consisting of:
21 hours for attending lectures
119 hours studying – work on assignments
Assessment method
This course contains one graded assessment.
Written Exam (100%)
Grade must be 5.50 or higher to pass the course
Re-sit possible
Re-sit will take the same form
The examiner can always initiate a follow-up conversation with the student to establish whether the learning objectives have been met.
The Course and Examination Regulation of Security Studies and the Rules and Regulation of the Board of Examiners of the Institute of Security and Global Affairs apply.
Reading list
The reading list will be added on Brightspace.
Registration
Contact
globalaffairs@fgga.leidenuniv.nl
Remarks
All sessions will be in English.
Exam needs to be written in English.
This course takes place in The Hague.
Please note that the re-sits of this minor will be organised in January.