Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 3 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | UMUT YUKARUÇ (umutyukaruc@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | İLHAN ARAS, | ||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| This course offers a basic introduction to terrorism and political violence: the history of terrorism, how it functions, the ideology of those groups currently posing the greatest threat to the US, challenges posed by various approaches to countering the threat of terrorism, and so forth. Terrorism is no longer?and indeed has never been?a foreign problem. This course also offers a variety of conceptual tools and frameworks to help future officers and citizens think strategically about key issues in the contemporary security environment. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can learn the historical development of terrorism |
PO-2 To be able to discuss the political, social and economic causes and results of the transformations experienced in a society or a government. PO-3 To be able to explain the research methods of International Relations. PO-6 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning. PO-11 To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can comprehend the contemporary characteristics of terrorism and the effects of it regarding international relations |
PO-6 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning. PO-11 To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. PO-12 To be able to use information and communication technologies and software at the minimum level of proficiency of Advanced European Computer Driving License. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | can Enhance the ability to analyze the structures and acts of terrorist organizations |
PO-6 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning. PO-7 To be able to monitor developments using a foreign language at B1 level. PO-10 To be able to follow the developments and the information in the field. |
Examination |
| LO-4 | can learn the counter terrorism strategies of states and international organizations |
PO-6 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning. PO-7 To be able to monitor developments using a foreign language at B1 level. PO-11 To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
Examination |
| LO-5 | can comprehend the relationship between terrorism and international law |
PO-6 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning. PO-7 To be able to monitor developments using a foreign language at B1 level. PO-11 To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| This course examines the unique challenge terrorism poses to liberal democratic states, while developing an understanding of terrorist motivations, strategies, means and ends | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Scope of the course, topics, resources, method, obligations. Short introduction. | Lecture, discussion |
| 2 | What is terrorism? Definitions and Classifications | Lecture, discussion |
| 3 | Historical and Ideological Development of Terrorism | Lecture, discussion |
| 4 | Origins of Domestic and International Terrorism | Lecture, discussion |
| 5 | Tactics, Weapons and Targets | Lecture, discussion |
| 6 | Globalisation, nation-state- terrorism | Lecture, discussion |
| 7 | International Law and Combating International Terrorism | Lecture, discussion |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Relationship between Media and Terrorism | Lecture, discussion |
| 10 | Relationship between Terrorism and Religion | Lecture, discussion |
| 11 | Ethnic Foundations of Terrorism | Lecture, discussion |
| 12 | Terrorism and Left Ideologies | Lecture, discussion |
| 13 | Terrorism and Right Ideologies | Lecture, discussion |
| 14 | Use of Terrorism by States | Lecture, discussion |
| 15 | Cyber Terrorism | Lecture, discussion |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | • Mesut Hakkı Caşin, Uluslararası Terörizm, Nobel, 2008 | |
| 2 | • Schmid, Alex (2004). ’Terrorism – The Definitional Problem’, Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law, 36(2-3), 375-419 | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Textbook | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 1 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 3 | 11 | 33 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 150 | ||