INTL 210 - Terrorism

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY

Description:

In this course, students will explore the many facets of terrorism, including defining terrorism(both conceptually and legally); the history , concepts, and terminology of terrorism; the distinction between domestic and transnational terrorism; the strategy and tactics of terrorism. In addition, a wide number and variety of terrorist groups and cases will be examined. Prerequisites: INTL 101 and 102. Course Objectives 1) Be able to define terrorism and distinguish it from other forms of political violence. 2) Distinguish between domestic and transnational terrorism. 3) Describe and understand a wide range of terrorist groups, their locations, ideologies, goals, organization, and methods. 4) Describe and evaluate methods of terrorist recruitment, indoctrination, financing, training, and attacks. 5) Understand terrorist psychology.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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