PSC 607Q - Political Violence

(3 units)

Causes and consequences of ethnic strife, low-intensity conflict, guerrilla warfare, and revolution, the impact of internal conflict on the international environment.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe and apply theories of military coups to case studies.
2. explain why state and non-state leaders are assassinated.
3. evaluate theories that explain why revolutions may occur.
4. describe the principles of guerilla warfare and insurgencies.
5. explain why terrorism emerges in states.

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