APG5666 · Terrorism, counter-terrorism and technology

Overview

This unit aims to provide a critical understanding of terrorism, counter-terrorism and the role of technology in both the application and prevention of political violence. In particular, it examines the phenomenon of terrorism by considering the historical, social, political, economic and systemic contexts in which it is embedded; the ethical and practical problems faced by the modern liberal democratic state in responding to both domestic and international terrorism; and the complexities introduced by new technology such as social media to terrorism and counter-terrorism. These issues will be explored across a series of case studies and scenarios, to provide practical insights into the themes and theories the course explores.

Areas of study: International relations

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Explain the historical, social, political, economic and systemic contexts of terrorism;
2. Critically evaluate the different theoretical and conceptual approaches to terrorism and counter-terrorism;
3. Identify and analyse ethical and practical dilemmas and solutions to the challenges posed by terrorism and counter-terrorism responses;
4. Critically analyse the relationship between terrorism, counter-terrorism and technology;
5. Undertake a research project based on a terrorism or counter-terrorism case study.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.