Dive into a facinating exploration of terrorism, counterterrorism, and human rights. Uncover the the many challenges that surround the study of terrorism, including the interplay between knowledge and power that has shaped this vital area of academic inquiry. You will engage with compelling case studies from the 20th and early 21st centuries, analyzing the way terrorism and counterterrorism manifest in differnent contexts. You will be challenged to connect these real-world examples back broader debates, including on the contentious idea of state terrorism. This thought-provoking modue will expand your understanding and help you make sense of these crucial topics.
Lecture 16, Seminar 16
The module is compulsory for the following courses
MA Security and Terrorism
The module is optional for the following courses
MA International Relations
MA International Relations and International Law
MA International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
MA Peace and Conflict Studies.
Also available as an elective module.
Short Writing Piece. Assessment Details: Critical Reading Exercise 1,500 words worth 30%.
Extended Writing. Assessment Details: Essay 3,000 words worth 70%.
Reassessment Method: Like for like
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See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1) Analyse competing definitions of terrorism, counterterrorism and state terrorism
2) Appreciate the impact that efforts in the name of counterterrorism in liberal democratic states have had on human rights and civil liberties at home, and relate these to broader ethical debates
3) Develop an understanding of policies that liberal democratic states have enacted in the name of countering terrorism, and evaluate the impact that they have had on the populations of targeted states
4) Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of competing theoretical approaches to terrorism, counterterrorism and state terrorism in light of the empirical cases studied
5) Conduct self-directed research demonstrating detailed awareness of epistemological, methodological and ethical principles.
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