Unit 1 Introduction. Methodology. Definitions. Globalization. Identity.
(Aug. 28, 30) (assigned readings)
Unit 2 Defining Terrorism. Means. Ends. Motives.
(Sep. 4, 6) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 1-54; Naji pp. 1-10; assigned readings)
Unit 3 Understanding the Facilitators of Modern Terrorism.
(Sep. 11, 13) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 55-139; Naji pp. 11-22; assigned readings)
Unit 4 The New Terrorism.
(Sep. 18, 20, 22) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 140-237; Naji pp. 23-30; assigned readings)
Unit 5 Religion and the Intersection with Terrorism.
(Sep. 25, 27) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 238-293; Naji pp. 31-45;assigned readings)
Unit 6 Case Study Analysis. Class Discussion.
(Oct. 2, 4*) (Naji pp. 46-53; assigned readings)
* MIDTERM EXAM
Unit 7 Case Study Analysis. Class Discussion.
(Oct. 9, 11) (Naji pp. 54-61; assigned readings)
Unit 8 Evolving Methods and Modes of Attack.
(Oct. 16, 18) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 294-423; assigned readings)
Unit 9 The Challenge of Terrorism to a Free Society.
(Oct. 23, 25*) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 424-480; Naji pp. 62-71; assigned readings)
* PROJECT PROPOSAL
Unit 10 Case Study Analysis. Class Discussion. Strategies for Combating Terrorism.
(Oct. 30) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 481-592; Naji pp. 72-80; assigned readings)
Unit 11 Eclectic Approaches to Countering Terrorism.
(Nov. 6, 8) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 593-649; Naji pp. 81-89; assigned readings)
Unit 12 Winning the War on Terrorism.
(Nov. 13, 15) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 650-737; Naji pp. 90-100; assigned readings)
Unit 13 Counterterrorism in a Post-bin Laden World.
(Nov. 20, 22) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 738-778; Naji pp. 101-112; assigned readings)
Unit 14 Case Studies Review. Class Discussion. Conclusion.
(Nov. 27, 29*) (assigned readings)
* FINAL REAEARCH PROJECT * PORTFOLIO
(Dec. 3-7 tba *)
* FINAL EXAM
Films/Audiovisual Materials Sessions:
(Monday Sep. 25 at 19:30) “on State Terror”
(Monday Oct. 23 at 19:30) “on Historical Terrorism”
(Monday Nov. 6 at 19:30) “on Contemporary Terrorism”
NOTE:
The syllabus schedule may undergo reasonable changes in relation to guest speakers, field trips, make-ups, discussions, events, and other contingencies.