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HPS 319 - Terrorism: History & Politics


Credits: 4 credits

No topic in the study of contemporary international politics is more important to understand than terrorism.  This course examines terrorism with a focus on six major themes.  These include:  (1) defining terrorism, (2) understanding the causes and history of terrorism, (3) contemporary theories of terrorism, (4) identifying and differentiating between prominent contemporary terrorist groups, (5) evaluating the effectiveness of counterterrorism efforts at the national and international level, and (6) identifying future possible terrorist threats.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
HPS202 or permission from instructor.

Frequency of Offering:
Offered alternate fall semesters.



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