Admission requirements
Students must be enrolled in the CSM Master program
At least 8 students must enrol for the course to take place
A maximum of 30 students can participate, on a first come, first serve basis
Description
This course gives a brief outline of (the study of) the phenomenon of terrorism and radicalisation . This is followed by an in-depth analysis of the number 1 issue on today’s counterterrorism agendas in Europe: European citizens and residents fighting in the civil war in Syria. These persons are also referred to as ‘foreign fighters’, ‘global jihadists’, ‘mujahedeen’ or simply ‘travellers’. The course investigates this specific phenomenon from various theoretical perspectives, ranging from the literature on agenda setting to radicalisation theories. It aims to provide answers to the fundamental questions: who are these foreign fighters, do they pose a threat, and who should do what in order to deal with this phenomenon?
Learning objectives
After completing the course students will be able to – Understand and apply the main conceptual and theoretical approaches with regard to the study of terrorism and radicalisation – Present practical examples of foreign fighters and their specific features, relevant processes and governance challenges – Present and critique the approaches to manage or govern this specific phenomenon – Analyse the complex phenomenon of foreign fighters and ways to deal with this phenomenon, and to translate this analysis into a strategy
Timetable
Methods of instruction
The this course consists of lectures.
Study load
- total study load: 140 hrs., of which: – contact hours: 21 – self-study hours: 119
Method of assessment
(1) Weekly assignments (30% of total grade)
(2) Presenting a first draft of a strategy for dealing with the phenomenon of foreign fighters (10%)
(3) Writing a strategy to deal with the phenomenon of foreign fighters (60%)
The resit will take the same form
Blackboard
Yes, course will be available two weeks in advance
Other course materials/literature
To be announced
Registration
Registration for every course and exam in USIS is mandatory. For courses, registration is possible from four weeks up to three days before the start of the course.
For exams, registration is possible from four weeks up to ten days before the date of the examination.
Contact
Edwin Bakker: e.bakker@cdh.leidenuniv.nl