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 RELATIONSHIPS | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | MURAT DEMİREL (murat.demirel@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | UMUT YUKARUÇ, | ||||
| 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 explain the concept of terrorism |
PO-1 Has knowledge of basic research methods and principles in Social Sciences at a level to conduct independent research. PO-2 Has sufficient knowledge and awareness about globalization and intercultural communication, human rights, social justice and respect for differences. PO-3 Has basic information about the main actors of international relations and the rules of the international system. PO-4 Has a command of the basic concepts in the fields of history, sociology, economics and law at a level to do interdisciplinary work. PO-7 Has the ability to both interpret events with critical and analytical thinking and to produce solutions to problems with scientific approaches. PO-8 Has the knowledge of computer software and hardware required by the field of International Relations. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can explain the types of terrorism |
PO-1 Has knowledge of basic research methods and principles in Social Sciences at a level to conduct independent research. PO-2 Has sufficient knowledge and awareness about globalization and intercultural communication, human rights, social justice and respect for differences. PO-3 Has basic information about the main actors of international relations and the rules of the international system. PO-4 Has a command of the basic concepts in the fields of history, sociology, economics and law at a level to do interdisciplinary work. PO-10 Has a command of the basic conceptual and theoretical framework in the field of International Relations at a level to make analysis. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | can examine the effects of the 'fight against terrorism' on the international system |
PO-1 Has knowledge of basic research methods and principles in Social Sciences at a level to conduct independent research. PO-3 Has basic information about the main actors of international relations and the rules of the international system. PO-4 Has a command of the basic concepts in the fields of history, sociology, economics and law at a level to do interdisciplinary work. PO-6 Has the skills to analyse theoretical knowledge about International Relations and its sub-branches (international economy, international politics, international law, international organizations, international security, history of diplomacy, foreign policy, etc.) and to evaluate their global and regional reflections, to define problems and to offer solutions. PO-10 Has a command of the basic conceptual and theoretical framework in the field of International Relations at a level to make analysis. PO-16 Gains detailed information about culture and geography as well as the history of Turkey and the world. |
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 | Introduction to the Course | |
| 2 | The Concept of Terrorism and Its Evolution | |
| 3 | Examples of Terrorist Events and Terorism Databases | |
| 4 | Classifications and Causes of Terrorism | |
| 5 | Strategy, Tactics, Weapons and Targets in Terrorism | |
| 6 | State Sponsors and Supporters of Terrorism | |
| 7 | Sample Case Studies from India, Pakistan and Afghanistan | |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Religious Justifications for Terrorism | |
| 10 | Ethnic and NAtional Bases of Terrorism | |
| 11 | Terrorism and the Idelogies of the Left | |
| 12 | Terrorism and the Idelogies of the Right | |
| 13 | Terrorism and Multiple Motivations | |
| 14 | Countering Terrorism | |
| 15 | Contemporary Discussions about Terrorism | |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Charles Townshend, Terrorism: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford Uni. Press, Oxford, 2018 | |
| 2 | James M Lutz & Brenda J Lutz, Global Terrorism, Routledge, New York, 2019 | |
| 3 | Leonard B Weinberg, Global Terrorism, Oneworld Publications, 2008 | |
| 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 | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 90 | ||