PSC 407X - Suicide Terrorism

(3 units) CO11, CO13

Evaluating the role of suicide terrorism. Explore some of the most important questions in the study of suicide terrorism.

Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; PSC 211 or PSC 231.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. define terrorism, suicide terrorism, and suicide tactics, recognizing the inclusions and limitations of various definitional elements.
2. critically examine, through writing, the complex nature of terrorism, and more specifically suicide terrorism, including why individuals and groups use (or do not use) suicide tactics and why (or why not) societies support the use of suicide tactics.
3. identify existing gaps in the literature and research on suicide terrorism.
4. analyze changes in the use of suicide tactics over time and the relevance of suicide terrorism and suicide tactics as part of a growing global problem through relevant scholarly literature.
5. recognize connections between geographically or politically distant places and periods with regard to the use of suicide tactics.
6. articulate and evaluate the connections between local, national and international actors, including governmental and non-governmental actors.
7. explain and apply key theories of comparative politics relevant to suicide terrorism.

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