HI 462 - Hist Terrorism

Institution:

Dominican University New York

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Description:

This course explores the evolution of modern terrorism from the French Revolution to the rise of global Islamic extremism. It examines how terrorists from different cultures have attempted to use violence in order to affect political and social change relating to struggles for political freedom, ideology, state-sponsored policy, and religious fanaticism.Topics include leftwing and rightwing extremism in Europe and the United States, terrorism during the Civil War, and the current U.S-led Global War on Terrorism against the al-Qaida network.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dc.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 359-7800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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