Academic Catalog

PSIR416 TERRORISM AND GLOBAL SOCIETY

Course Code: 3540416
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 6.0
Department: Political Science And International Relations
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Assist.Prof.Dr LUCIANO BARACCO
Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

This course introduces students to questions regarding the contemporary nature of terrorism, and in particular will examine the global, political, economic and cultural roots of terrorism and terrorist groups. There will be an examination of theoretical debates on terrorism as well as detailed analysis of case studies, past and present. The course will also examine the relationship between the United States and terrorist groups during the Cold War period and contrast this with its present day ‘War on Terror’. This course will be conducted through discussions of leading theories of nations and nationalism as well as examination of different case studies.