POLS427 Critical Terrorism Studies

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code POLS427
Name Critical Terrorism Studies
Term 2023-2024 Academic Year
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT
Course Instructor
1


Course Goal / Objective

This course aims to provide an introduction to the main theoretical and empirical debates on terrorism.

Course Content

This course covers the following topics: i) Orthodox and critical approaches to terrorism, ii) The relationship between terrorism and global politics, iii) Current issues and debates on terrorism.

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Resources

Jackson, Richard (2016). Routledge handbook of critical terrorism studies. New York: Routledge. Stump, Jacob L. & and Dixit, Priya (2013). Critical terrorism studies: An introduction to research methods. London and New York: Routledge. Martin, Gus (2017). Terörizm: Kavramlar ve Kuramlar. Adres Yayınları. Chomsky, Noam, Herman, Edward S., O’Sullivan, Gerry & George, Alexander (1999). Terörizm Efsanesi. Ayraç Yayınevi. Chaliand, Gerard & Blin, Arnaud (2016). Terörizmin Tarihi: Antikçağdan IŞİD’e. Nora Kitap. Gofas, Andreas, English, Richard, Kalyvas, Stathis N. & Chenoweth, Erica (2022). Terörizmin El Kitabı. Siyasal Kitabevi.

Notes

Borradori, Giovanna (2008). Terör Günlerinde Felsefe: Jürgen Habermas ve Jacques Derrida ile Diyaloglar. Yapı Kredi Yayınları.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Critically discuss terrorism and related concepts
LO02 Examine the literature on terrorism with a comparative perspective
LO03 Discuss the relationship between terrorism and international interventions
LO04 Discuss the local, regional and international effects and consequences of the global "war on terrorism"
LO05 Discuss comparatively the main ideas and critiques of Critical Terrorism Studies


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 1
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 2
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 5
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 General Introduction: What is Terrorism? Jackson (2016) Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Terrorism Studies in International Relations Stump & Dixit (2013) Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Orthodox and Critical Approaches on Terrorism Martin (2017) Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Terrorism and "critical theories" of IR Martin (2017) Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Global "War on Terrorism" after 9/11 Martin (2017) Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 The Problem of "State Terrorism" Jackson (2016) Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Making Sense of the Terrorist Subject Martin (2017) Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Jackson (2016) Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Conceptual Discussion: "New Terrorism" Martin (2017) Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Conceptual Discussion: "Religious Terrorism" Stump & Dixit (2013) Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Conceptual Discussion: "Right-wing Terrorism" Jackson (2016) Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
12 Social Movements and Terrorism Jackson (2016) Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Gender and Terrorism Martin (2017) Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Al-Qaeda and the "Islamic State" Organization Jackson (2016) Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Hamas Martin (2017) Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload (Hour) 138
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,52
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 12.05.2023 11:47