Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2019 - POL 349 D100

Selected Topics in International Relations (4)

Terrorism

Class Number: 6278

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 13, 2019
    Sat, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Six lower division units in Political Science or permission of the department.

Description

COURSE DETAILS:

Selected Topic: Terrorism


This course provides an introduction to terrorism and counterterrorism. The course focuses on dimensions of terrorist threats and the counter-measures governments use to protect against attacks. Special emphasis will be placed on the coverage of terrorism by the mass media.

What are the causes of terrorism and what can governments do to prevent terrorist attacks? What role does the mass media play in stimulating terrorist activity and magnifying terrorist threats? This course introduces students to these and other pressing questions about the use and prevention of terrorism around the world.

There will be a 4-hour seminar each week.

Grading

  • Several short writing assignments 12%
  • Research project 30%
  • In-class assignments 10%
  • Class participation 8%
  • Midterm exam 15%
  • Final exam 25%

NOTES:

Notes: Students will be required to submit essays to Turnitin.com to get credit for their assignments.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Required readings for this course are available on-line and on reserve in the library.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

The Department of Political Science strictly enforces a policy on plagiarism.
For details, see http://www.sfu.ca/politics/undergraduate/program/related_links.html and click on “Plagiarism and Intellectual Dishonesty” .

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS