Syllabus

International Terrorism

Code:

SK1022

Points:

7.5 ECTS-credits

Level:

First Cycle Level 1

Faculty:

School of Health and Social Studies

Subject field:

Political Science (SKA)

Group of Subjects:

This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study:

1. Political Science

Progression indicator within (each) main field of study:

1. G1F

Approved:

Approved by the Faculty School of Health and Social Studies, 01 January 2008.
This syllabus is valid from 01 January 2008.

Revised:

Revised, 27 February 2013.
Revision is valid from 27 February 2013.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course the student should have acquired a general insight into how terrorism has evolved from a historical perspective. Furthermore the student should be able to illustrate how the concept of terrorism is used differently according to various settings. Also, the student should be able to account for the different types of terrorism. Finally, the student should have knowledge of the major theories that analyze and explain the phenomenon of terrorism from different perspectives.

Course Content

The course illustrates terrorism primarily from two overarching perspectives. First, terrorism is illustrated from the perspective of great power politics where factors such as the end of the Cold War, globalization and nationalism will be analysed. Second, the focus will be to discuss whether terrorism is a phenomenon that is based on the struggle between civilizations and cultures or is better explained from traditional aspects such as power, economy and resources.

Assessment

One take-home examination, one written assignment and active participation of the student during the seminars.

Forms of Study

Lectures and mandatory seminars.

Grades

The Swedish grades U - VG

Number of credits:

Written examination and seminars, 7,5 credits. U - VG

Prerequisites

International Relations: an Introduction, Undergraduate 1, 7.5 ECTS-credits or equivalent.

Other Information

The number of examinations is limited to five. The course is included in the course package International Relations I. The course replaces SKA040, SKA041 and SK1021.

Literature

Litteraturlistan publiceras i kursens kursrum på Fronter senast 30 dagar före kursstart. A literature list will be published in Fronter course room latest 30 days before the course starts.

Course occasions

Autumn 2013

Application code:

HDA-H2K76, International students only!

Application date:

15 January 2013

Application to:

Universitets- och högskolerådet

Begins and ends:

Week 50, 2013 - Week 3, 2014

Rate of studies:

100%

Location:

Falun

Language:

English

Teaching hours:

Day

Type:

Normal

Number of places:

Admission requirement: [?]

International Relations: an Introduction, Undergraduate 1, 7.5 ECTS-credits or equivalent.

Tuition fee
First tuition fee instalment:	10,500 SEK
Total tuition fee:	10,500 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees. Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.