3.00 Credits
Students complete an historical overview of terrorism and formulate answers to the questions: What is terrorism? Who or what perpetrates terror? What are the motives and intentions of terrorists? Students develop a vocabulary and conceptual toolkit to understand terrorism domestically and internationally. Students examine political and religious fundamentalism, some of the cultural actors who played key roles in current movements, and the effects of these issues on individuals. They explore how social scientific tools can be used to understand conflict. Finally, students consider America's war on terrorism and world politics. Prerequisite: Completion of POLS 1000 or instructor approval. There is a substantial writing component, completion of ENGL 1010 is highly recommended.