International Terrorism

This paper intends to highlight the variations in terrorism in a systematised form. It fundamentally presents the causes, origins, types, nature, course and effects of terrorism and terrorists’ organizations worldwide, stressing the menace of such activities on humanity at large. It concentrates on finding suitable remedies to the human threat in a positive manner through academic understanding and learning.

• The objectives of this course are to:

  • The objective of the course is to provide the students with a broad understanding of international terrorism, and to enhance the ability to engage knowledgeably in discussion and debate on the subject.
  • The course considers a wide range of questions in order to provide students with a deeper understanding of the threat of terrorism today.
  • The course will facilitate a holistic and integrated comprehension of how has terrorism evolved over time as a mode of political violence.
  • It will introduce the student genre with the defining features of modern terrorism, including ideological principles, political motivations and organizational structure.
  • It will also provide analytical understanding of the challenges associated with modern counter terrorism responses.
  • The course will analyze both terrorism’s effectiveness as a means to achieve political change and the challenges faced by the liberal democratic state in responding to domestic and/or international terrorist campaigns

  Course		Learning outcomes (at course level)	Learning and teaching strategies	Assessment Strategies
  Paper Code	Paper Title
  MIR 224	International Terrorism	Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO34:  Develop critical understanding of tenets of International terrorism in International Relations . CO35:   Analyse the concept and underpinning legal principles of international crimes of terrorism, whether at the national or international level . CO36:  Explain treaty-based crimes relevant for prosecuting acts of terrorism, whether at the national or international level and analyse the issues pertaining to radicalisation . CO37:   Apply the various analytical frameworks of terrorism and counter-terrorism strategies   CO38: Critically analyse the structure, evolution, and dynamics of international terrorist organizations.	Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation   Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks.	Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

   

  Course Objectives (CO)