BSS150 Terrorism

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jakub Drmola, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. JUDr. PhDr. Miroslav Mareš, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. JUDr. PhDr. Miroslav Mareš, Ph.D.
Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Lucie Pospíšilová
Supplier department: Division of Security and Strategic Studies – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Tue 17. 9. 16:00–17:40 Aula, Tue 24. 9. 16:00–17:40 Aula, Tue 1. 10. 16:00–17:40 Aula, Tue 8. 10. 16:00–17:40 Aula, Tue 15. 10. 16:00–17:40 Aula, Tue 22. 10. 16:00–17:40 Aula, Tue 29. 10. 16:00–17:40 Aula, Tue 5. 11. 16:00–17:40 Aula, Tue 12. 11. 16:00–17:40 Aula, Tue 19. 11. 16:00–17:40 U32, Tue 26. 11. 16:00–17:40 Aula, Tue 3. 12. 16:00–17:40 Aula, Tue 10. 12. 16:00–17:40 Aula
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! BSSb1150 Terrorism && !NOW( BSSb1150 Terrorism )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
This course is intended as an introduction into the terrorism research. Students should be able to understand and to analyze the contemporary terrorism as a specific political issue. Students should be able to explain contemporary research problems , to identify various forms of terrorism (in relation to ideology and motivation) and to analyze basic elements of the counterterrorism.
Syllabus
  • Introduction to the study of terrorism Definition of terrorism Typology of terrorism Research on terrorism Religious terrorism Ethnic and territorial terrorism Ultraright terrorism Ultraleft terrorism Ecoterrorism, single-issue and other forms of terrorism Concept of counterterrorism policy International counterterrorism policy Counterterrorism policy of the CR and the EU
Literature
    required literature
  • Europol (2019): European Union – EU Terrorism Situation and and Trend Report, dostupné z https://www.europol.europa.eu/activities-services/main-reports/terrorism-situation-and-trend-report-2019-te-sat
  • Institute for Economics & Peace (2018): Global Terrorism Index, http://visionofhumanity.org/app/uploads/2018/12/Global-Terrorism-Index-2018.pdf 8
  • MAREŠ, Miroslav. Terorismus v ČR (Terrorism in the CR). 1st ed. Brno: Centrum strategických studií, 2005, 476 pp. CSS 1. ISBN 80-903333-8-9. info
    not specified
  • Extended valid list of literature in the IS (study materials)
  • ŠMÍD, Tomáš. Emirát Kavkaz – základní analýza islamistické vzbouřenecké struktury na severním Kavkaze (Caucasus Emirate - Basic Analysis of Islamist Insurgent Structure in Northern Caucasus). Obrana a strategie. Brno: Univerzita obrany, 2013, vol. 13, No 2, p. 53-64. ISSN 1214-6463. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.3849/1802-7199.13.2013.02.053-064. URL info
  • SOULEIMANOV, Emil. Terorismus. Válka proti státu. I. Praha: Eurolex Bohemia, a.s., 2006. ISBN 80-861-76-7. info
Teaching methods
The course takes the form of both lectures and seminars. There are explained basic thesis of terorism issues within lectures, which are further discussed during seminars. Presentation of outlines of students' written works can be a part of a seminar.
Assessment methods
Students will receive a final letter grade (A-F) for the semester based on the following components (at least 36 points are necessary): Presentation 6 points; seminary thesis 12 points; in term test 6 points; final written test 36 points. Grading: 56-60: A; 51-55: B; 46-50: C; 41-45: D; 36-40 E; 35-0: F.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Kurzu se nemohou zúčastnit studenti, kteří absolvovali POL217 v semestru podzim 2002 nebo podzim2003
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.
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