Program:
Unit 1 Introduction. Methodology. Definitions. Globalization. Identity.
(Aug. 30, Sep. 1) (assigned readings)
Unit 2 Defining Terrorism. Means. Ends. Motives.
(Sep. 6, 8) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 1-54; Naji pp. 1-10; assigned readings)
Unit 3 Understanding the Facilitators of Modern Terrorism.
(Sep. 13, 15) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 55-139; Naji pp. 11-22 assigned readings)
Unit 4 The New Terrorism.
(Sep. 20, 22, 23) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 140-237; Naji pp. 23-30; assigned readings)
Unit 5 Religion and the Intersection with Terrorism.
(Sep. 27, 29) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 238-293; Naji pp. 31-45; assigned readings)
Unit 6 Case Study Analysis. Class Discussion.
(Oct. 4, 6*) (Naji pp. 46-53; assigned readings)
* MIDTERM EXAM
Unit 7 Case Study Analysis. Class Discussion.
(Oct. 11, 13) (Naji pp. 54-61; assigned readings)
Unit 8 Evolving Methods and Modes of Attack.
(Oct. 18, 20) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 294-423; assigned readings)
Unit 9 The Challenge of Terrorism to a Free Society.
(Oct. 25, 27, 28) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 424-480; Naji pp. 62-71; assigned readings)
Unit 10 Strategies for Combating Terrorism.
(Nov. 3*) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 481-592; Naji pp. 72-80; assigned readings)
* PROJECT PROPOSAL
Unit 11 Eclectic Approaches to Countering Terrorism.
(Nov. 8, 10) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 593-649; Naji pp. 81-89; assigned readings)
Unit 12 Winning the War on Terrorism.
(Nov. 15, 17) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 650-737; Naji pp. 90-100; assigned readings)
Unit 13 Counterterrorism in a Post-bin Laden World.
(Nov. 22) (Howard & Hoffman pp. 738-778; Naji pp.101-112; assigned readings)
Unit 14 Case Studies Review. Class Discussion. Conclusion.
(Nov. 29, Dec 1*) (assigned readings)
* FINAL REAEARCH PROJECT * PORTFOLIO
(Dec. 3-9 tba *)
* FINAL EXAM
NOTE:
The syllabus schedule may undergo reasonable changes in relation to guest speakers, field trips, make-ups, discussions, events, and other contingencies.