GPM417 History and Motivators of Terrorism (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Policing, law enforcement & emergency management (POLEM)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject centres on the nature and origins of terrorism. It will examine the international history of terrorism, its motivations and aims, including the political and theological influences which have shaped the face of the current threat. Critical events which have contributed to the current situation will also be identified and explored. Key political and religious extremist groups will be profiled and their methods of operation identified. The corresponding history, motivators and methods of counterterrorist measures will be addressed alongside the above.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Canberra |
| Distance | Manly | Session 2 |
| Distance | Canberra | Session 3 |
| Distance | Manly |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: GPM417
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Enrolment is restricted to students in the Grad Cert, Dip and Masters Terrorism, Safety and Security Grad Dip and Masters Investigation Management Grad Dip and Masters Criminal Intelligence Grad Dip and Masters Policing Practice
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to explain the terms terrorism and counterterrorism, and describe the history and origins of international terrorism
- be able to recognise the political and theologically based ideologies which have informed terrorist and counterterrorist activities
- be able to critique the motivations and aims of terrorist and counterterrorist groups and/or states
- be able to identify ways in which acts of terrorism have created political and social change
- be able to explain the modus operandi of a variety of terrorist groups
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Definitions of the terms terrorism and counterterrorism - History of terrorism and counterterrorism, pre 20th century - History and ideology of key religeous and political groups - History and ideology of radical groups - 20th century terrorism: 1900 to 1938 - 20th century terrorism: World War 2 - 20th century terrorism: 1946 to 2000 - Landmark attacks - Modus operandi
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.