IGST0436A-S15
Terrorism
Terrorism
Terrorism, the act of violent resistance against real or perceived oppression, has taken on new dimensions in an age dominated by mass media and technology. Can we make reliable distinctions between terrorism, anarchism, guerrilla warfare and random mass murder? What are the political, social, and cultural conditions that favor terrorism? What makes an individual a terrorist? How have governments coped with terrorist movements? What is "state terrorism"? Looking at terrorist movements across the globe, as well as the historical evolution of terrorism, this course will examine explanations for this disintegrative phenomenon given by social scientists, historians, writers, and filmmakers. Students interested in the possibility of receiving German credit for this course should contact Michael Geisler. This course is equivalent to GEOG 0436. 3 hrs. sem.
Terrorism, the act of violent resistance against real or perceived oppression, has taken on new dimensions in an age dominated by mass media and technology. Can we make reliable distinctions between terrorism, anarchism, guerrilla warfare and random mass murder? What are the political, social, and cultural conditions that favor terrorism? What makes an individual a terrorist? How have governments coped with terrorist movements? What is "state terrorism"? Looking at terrorist movements across the globe, as well as the historical evolution of terrorism, this course will examine explanations for this disintegrative phenomenon given by social scientists, historians, writers, and filmmakers. Students interested in the possibility of receiving German credit for this course should contact Michael Geisler. This course is equivalent to GEOG 0436. 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Spring 2015
- Location:
- Robert A. Jones '59 House CON(RAJ CON)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-4:15pm on Thursday at RAJ CON (Feb 9, 2015 to May 11, 2015)
7:30pm-9:30pm on Wednesday at LIB 201 (Feb 9, 2015 to May 11, 2015) - Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Timi Mayer Michael Geisler
- Subject:
- International & Global Studies
- Department:
- International & Global Studies
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- GEOG0436A-S15
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22272
- Subject Code:
- IGST
- Course Number:
- 0436
- Section Identifier:
- A