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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Doctorate's Degree
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Department / Program
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Political Science and International Relations (PhD)
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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This course will provide a theoretical and empirical understanding and explanation of terrorism. It will identify various analytical approaches to the study of terrorism: identifying terrorist groups, reviewing terrorist tactics, and examining police and governmental responses to reduce or control the incidence of terrorism.
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Course Content
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The main objectives of the course are to:
• Develop a profound understanding of several theoretical aspects of terrorism,
including but not limited to its historical roots, the different dimensions over the years, how it is funded and its relationship with the media.
• Furthermore, one of the primary objectives is to acquire knowledge and develop
analytical skills on, among other things, the history and modus operandi of specific terrorist groups, anti-terrorist governmental and non-governmental options, and the impact of terrorism on geopolitical relationships.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Lecture, seminar, discussion-based lecture.
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Associate Prof.Dr. MURAT ASLAN murat.aslan@hku.edu.tr
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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Kydd, Andrew H., and Barbara F. Walter. 2006. "The Strategies of Terrorism." International Security 31 (1): 49–79 Duyvesteyn, Isabelle (2004) 'How New is the New Terrorism?', Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, 27(5), 439-54 Bolt, Neville, David Betz, and Jaz Azari (2008). "Propaganda of the Deed: Understanding the Phenomenon." Royal United Services Institute Whitehall Horchem, Hans Josef (1991). "The Decline of the Red Army Faction", Terrorism and Political Violence, 3. Neumann, Peter, and M. L. R. Smith (2005). "Strategic Terrorism: The Framework and Its Fallacies." Journal of Strategic Studies 28 (4) (August): 571–595 Merari, Ariel (1993) "Terrorism as a Form of Insurgency." Terrorism and Political Violence (4): 213–251 Tarrow, S. (2007). Inside insurgencies: Politics and violence in an age of civil war. Perspectives on Politics, 5(03), 587-600. McCauley, Clark and Moskalenko, Sophia. (2005). 'Mechanisms of Political Radicalisation: Pathways to Terrorism,' Terrorism and Political V
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Course Notes
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Upon completing this course, students will be able to realise PY-1 Fundamental Concepts and Theories, PY-4 Multidisciplinary study, PY-5 Independent study, PY-6 Assume responsibility. In this sense, this course aims to acknowledge the following outcomes:
• After completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
-Comprehend what is – and equally importantly what is not – terrorism and terrorist groups.
Develop analytical and research skills using the theoretical knowledge acquired on mainstream and more contemporary terrorism issues.
-Analyse and present case studies of specific terrorist groups and terrorism incidences.
-Generate profound reports on at least 3 case studies.
-Describe and evaluate the impact of specific geopolitical changes and historical
circumstances on the development and actions of specific terrorist groups.
-Utilise international relations-based theoretical tools – especially from the field of security.
The expected outcomes are as follows:
1. Think critically about essential issues in terrorism
2. Realistically assess threats of terrorism
3. Understand terrorist acts and their impact
4. Explore problem-solving solutions and preventions in issues of terrorism
5. Examine police and governmental responses to terrorism
6. Enhance communication skills and reading/research
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