BSSb1150 Terrorism

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
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 18:00–19:40 P52
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! BSS150 Terrorism && !NOW( BSS150 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. Basic problems of research on terrorism, main forms of terrorism and dimensions of counter-terrorism are characterized in the course.
Learning outcomes
Students should be able to explain contemporary challenges of terrorism research, 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
  • Ravndal J. A. - Bjørgo, T. (2019): Extreme-Right Violence and Terrorism: Concepts, Patterns, and Responses. Hague: International Centre for Counterterrorism: https://icct.nl/publication/extreme-right-violence-and-terrorism-concepts-patterns-and-response
  • Thompson, N., - Hart, A. (2021): From Spandau to Guantanamo: Prisons as Propaganda Instruments for Extremists and Terrorists. Perspectives on Terrorism, roč. 15, č. 4, s. 141-154, https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/binaries/content/assets/customsites/pers
  • Institute for Economics & Peace (2022): Global Terrorism Index 2022, https://reliefweb.int/report/world/global-terrorism-index-2023 91 s.
  • Europol (2023): European Union – EU Terrorism Situation and and Trend Report 2023, https://www.europol.europa.eu/publication-events/main-reports/european-union-terrorism-situation-and-trend-report-2023-te-sat
  • DRMOLA, Jakub. Konceptualizace kyberterorismu. Vojenské rozhledy. Praha: Ministerstvo obrany České republiky, 2013, vol. 2013, No 2, p. 94-102. ISSN 1210-3292. info
  • 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
    recommended literature
  • 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
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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