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| Code | POLS427 |
| Name | Critical Terrorism Studies |
| Term | 2024-2025 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 | ||