Общее
There will be references to these textbooks in the syllabus. Read the chapters before the class.
Study these guidelines to prepare for the debate.
Тематический план
Defining terrorism. Components and typologies of terrorism
- Combs (2011), Chapter 1
- Meisels (2008), Chapter 1
History of terrorism. Rationalization of terrorism
- Combs (2011), Chapter 2, pg. 18-20, 35-42
- Meisels (2008), Chapter 2, pg. 30-38
- Halverscheid and Witte (2008) Justification of war and terrorism, Moodle
- Combs (2011), Chapter 2, pg. 18-20, 35-42
Who are the terrorists? Motivations and profiles. Why someone becomes a terrorist?
- Combs (2011), pg. 42-48, 53-68
- Crenshaw, M “The causes of terrorism” in Horgan, J and Kurt Braddock (2012) Terrorism Studies: A reader. Moodle
- Parker and Sitter (2016) The Four Horsemen of Terrorism, Moodle
- Combs (2011), pg. 42-48, 53-68
State terrorism
- Combs (2011), Chapter 5
Conrad, C et al (2017) Who Tortures the Terrorists? Transnational Terrorism and Military Torture, Moodle
- Combs (2011), Chapter 5
Mid Term
The Exam will be held in class and last for 75 minutes.
Give a full answer providing examples where necessary. Answer all subquestions where appropriate.
Demonstrate familiarity and good use of concepts learned so far. Feel free to support your arguments with
illustrations, events, etc.
Film discussion
Watch a Steven Spielberg award-winning film 'Munich' (2005) in your favorite streaming service for a film discussion. Here is the trailer.
Term Paper Workshop
Today it's all about Term Paper assignment. In this workshop, we will work on topic selection, narrowing it down, question formulation, argumentation, evidence, etc. Come prepared with the topic in mind.
- Put your topic titles by TBA 23.59.
Mid Term 2
The Exam will commence on 14 November at 13.00 and last for 75 minutes.
Give a full answer providing examples where necessary. Answer all subquestions where appropriate.
Demonstrate familiarity and good use of concepts learned so far. Feel free to support your arguments with
illustrations, events, etc.
Cite any sources used. Failure to do so will result in plagiarism and lead to a score of 'zero' for the exam. Choose any 3 questions out of 4. Good luck!
- Текущая тема
Terrorism in Central Asia
Fill in the table with terrorist organizations of your choice by TBA. One per one student.
Terrorism News Discussion
Share your 3 biggest/most memorable things you learned in this class by TBA. Read and comment classmates' posts.
Term Paper Presentations
Sign-up to present on one of the two last classes (3 and 5 December)
Guidelines
In your presentations demonstrate your argument as vividly and as persuasively as you can providing solid and reliable evidence. Start by presenting the problem/puzzle/issue and clearly highlight your argument. Much like in debates make sure your argument is coherent, not self-defeating, well supported and convincing. If you offer speculation be realistic and do not make sci-fi projections or excessively conspirological statements.
Start and finish on time (3-5 minutes) leaving adequate time (2-3 min) for Q&A. There are many presentations per class, which means we have to strictly watch the time. Rehearse in advance and time your presentations. Maintain eye contact and avoid monotonous delivery. Slides are optional. Use them cautiously and only if you need to illustrate a graph/illustration/diagram. If you decide to use PPTs, please, upload them to PC in advance to save time.
Most importantly, have fun. This is not a very formal presentation. Take it easy and enjoy talking about a problem and your vision/perspective in a most eloquent way.
Good luck!
Consult this rubric during the writing process and make sure to follow the Term Paper guidelines.
Upload your term papers by 10 December, 23.59. No email submissions. Late papers penalized by 3 points/hour deduction.
