Module manager: Dr Gary Blackburn
Email: g.j.blackburn@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2013/14
PIED5559M Terrorism and Insurgency
This module is approved as an Elective
This module introduces the theoretical approaches to the study of and historical experience of terrorism.
On completion, students should be able to:
a) Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the concepts of terrorism, the typology of terrorism, the origins and strategies of terrorists, state sponsorship of terrorism, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction and the formation of public policy to counter-terrorism and provide security.
b) Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the history of terrorism and insurgency in the 20th century and beyond.
c) Be able to appraise competing theories and interpretations of the concept, the origins and dynamics of terrorism, and likewise of insurgency and counter-insurgency.
d) Demonstrate a critical understanding of a range of theoretical and empirical literature on terrorism and security.
e) Use their analytical skills to undertake independent research on topics in this area.
Students should acquire an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the history of terrorism since World War II, of modern insurgency and other sub-state conflicts.
- research skills, including the skills of accessing relevant information from a range of sources;
- assessing, analysing and criticising information;
- appraising relevant concepts and theories; presenting and communicating effectively the product of independent research.
Theoretical Approaches, Terrorism and the Cold War, Terrorism in Western Europe, Northern Ireland, Terrorism in developing countries, The Middle East, New forms of terrorism and counter-terrorism, Al-Quaeda and the 'war against terror'.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Delivery type 5 | Number 1 | Length hours 5 |
| Seminar | Delivery type 5 | Number 1 | Length hours 5 |
| Private study hours | Delivery type 140 | ||
| Total Contact hours | Delivery type 10 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | Delivery type 150 | ||
140 hours researching, preparing for classes and writing essay.
- Interaction in seminars.
- Early submission of title/ topic of essay and review of outline by tutor.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment type Essay | Notes 3,000 word essay | % of formal assessment 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | Assessment type 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 28/01/2014
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