Counter Terrorism
Description
This course examines various aspects of today’s terrorist threat and how to counter it. Before focusing on counter terrorism, it looks at the context and essence of terrorism and its impact on society. Next, the course presents a range of theoretical notions explaining the ways to ‘fight’ terrorism and compares these notions to the practice of counter terrorism in the Netherlands and the United States. Particular attention will be paid to the idea of the ‘war on terrorism’ and its (legal) consequences. Finally, the course looks into the long term effects of counter terrorism and (the limited number of) studies and reports that evaluate CT policies in the period after ‘9/11’
Course objectives
After completing the course the student has a clear understanding of
To provide students with skills which help them to analyze the complex and ever-changing phenomenon of terrorism.
To provide students with theoretical notions and practical examples in order to better understand the essence of (counter) terrorism.
To present and critique various theoretical approaches to understand counter terrorism.
To present and critique various practical approaches to counter terrorism.
To challenge students to develop their own analysis of counter terrorism by writing a paper comparing theory and the practice of counter terrorism.
Timetable
Mon 10-9-2012 13:00 16:00 CDH-SCHOUW A0.01
Mon 17-9-2012 13:00 16:00 CDH-SCHOUW A0.01
Mon 24-9-2012 13:00 16:00 CDH-SCHOUW A0.01
Mon 1-10-2012 13:00 16:00 CDH-SCHOUW A0.01
Mon 8-10-2012 13:00 16:00 CDH-SCHOUW A0.01
Mon 15-10-201213:00 16:00 CDH-SCHOUW A0.01
*Exam: Mon 22-10-2012 13.00-16.00 cdh-Stichthage, room Archipel and Buitenhof *Re-exam: Mon 17-12-2012 13.00-16.00 cdh-Schouw A2.03
Mode of instruction
Seven sessions dedicated to lectures and discussion.
Assessment method
a mid term paper (50%) in which the student compares theory and practice
and a final exam (50%)
Course material is also obligatory for the paper and exam as far as it is set out in sheets, handouts and other information media.
Reading list/Literature
To be announced on blackboard
Blackboard
Instructor uses Blackboard. This page is available from of 01/09/2012
Registration
Via USIS