Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

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  • 6 Sequences
  • Introductive Level
  • Subtitles in Spanish, Ukrainian, French

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Syllabus

  • Week 1 - Welcome & the essence of terrorism
    In this module, you can find all the information you need in order to be able to successfully complete the course. After you have familiarised yourself with the course, we move to the content of week 1. You will learn about the definition of terrorism. What ...
  • Week 2 - Researching Terrorism and Counterterrorism
    In this module, you will learn more about terrorism and counterterrorism studies. It is a relatively new field of study that owes much to research in related disciplines. You will get an overview of where the key centres and scholars are located. Also, you wil...
  • Week 3 - 5 Assumptions on Terrorism
    The subject of terrorism often falls prey to unfounded assumptions. Media, politicians, but also scholars frequently make far-reaching claims about this topic, such as the notion that terrorism is caused by poverty. In this module, we will critically investiga...
  • Week 4 - 5 Assumptions on Counterterrorism
    In this module, we will continue the work of module 3 and look into five assumptions on counterterrorism. It is highly relevant to keep investigating assumptions that underlie CT-policy, both from an effectiveness perspective (is it really countering terrorism...
  • Week 5 - Dealing with Terrorism and the Future
    After having tested these assumptions, we will make up the balance sheet. What are some of the remaining “un- and underresearched” topics in (counter)terrorism studies? We will also explore the concepts of fear management and resilience. Finally, we will look ...
  • Week 6 - Making Headlines Today - Foreign Fighters
    The final module of this course will look into a highly topical and politically sensitive issue of today: foreign fighters. Since the beginning of the civil war, high numbers of foreign fighters have joined the struggle, including many from Western countries. ...

Prerequisite

None.

Instructors

Edwin Bakker
Prof. dr.
Institute of Security and Global Affairs, Leiden University

Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn
drs.
Institute of Security and Global Affairs, Leiden University

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Leiden University is one of Europe's foremost research universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading edge in applying for academic posts and for functions outside academia. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands. It was founded in February 1575, as a gift from William of Orange to the citizens of Leiden after they had withstood a long siege by the Spanish. Our motto is: Praesidium Libertatis — Bastion of Liberty.

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