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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Terrorism, People and Places | |||
| Reference | SS4028 | Version | 6 |
| Created | February 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2005 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | February 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with a critical understanding of different forms of behaviour associated with terrorism. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically discuss recent influential terrorist organisations and their attacks. |
| 2 | Analyse the role of local and global factors in the development of terrorist groups. |
| 3 | Critically apply social scientific concepts and theories to help explain the processes of terrorism. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Origins and strategies. Theories and interpretations. Role of the media. Terrorism in the UK. Urban terrorism in the West. Religious terrorism . Global terrorism. Female terrorists. Suicide/martyrdom attacks. Counter-Terrorism and Security. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a mainly lecture based module with supporting seminars/workshops and student-centred learning. The on-campus activities will be supplemented and supported with online activities where appropriate. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 24 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 126 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Component 1 will be assessed by written coursework. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| There is one coursework which contributes 100% to the module total. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to SCQF 10 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | DUNNING, M. 2021. Britain and Terrorism: A sociological investigation. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan |
| 2 | HORGAN, J., 2014. The Psychology of Terrorism. London: Routledge. |
| 3 | PISOIU, D., & MILTON, S. 2018. Theories of Terrorism: an introduction. London: Taylor & Francis. |
| 4 | RANDALL, L., 2016. Terrorism: A History. Cambridge: Polity. |
| 5 | SOLOMON, H. 2021. Directions in International Terrorism: Theories, trends and trajectories. Singapore: Springer. |
| 6 | VERTIGANS, S., 2016 Terrorism and Societies. London: Ashgate. |