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NPTG8584A-F23

Introduction to Terrorism

The course is an introduction to the subject of terrorism. The course will focus on a range of fundamental questions, such as: What is Terrorism? What causes Terrorism? Why do terrorist groups emerge and how do they end? What is extremism? Why do individuals join terrorist groups? What are lone wolf terrorists? What is leaderless jihad? These are but a few of the elements that will be explored over the course of the semester. The course also aims to expose students to a wide range of terrorist groups and ideologies.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
90515
Subject Code:
NPTG
Course Number:
8584
Section Identifier:
A

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NPTG 8584

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NPTG8584A-F23 Lecture (Petrich)