The Challenge of Modern Terrorism (8724.2)

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The Challenge of Modern Terrorism
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Business, Government & Law
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Canberra School Of Politics, Economics And Society Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Terrorism challenges individuals, the national state and the global community. On a daily basis people fall victim to terrorist attacks, and our sense of well-being, security, and freedom are challenged. Terrorism is lethal, unpredictable, and causes mass casualties. Terrorists bring fear into our lives and are attacking us both physically and psychologically. Some argue that terrorism is a challenge to the existence of the modern state and it is part of a new global insurgency. This unit will attempt to define terrorism, review the history of terrorism and evaluate the philosophy, and objectives of terrorists. The threat from terrorism will be assessed as will how to counter the threat from modern terrorism. The unit will conclude with an examination of the likely trajectory and threat of terrorism in the future.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Evaluate the changing nature of terrorism in a globalised security environment;

2. Analyse different terrorist philosophies, motivational factors and objectives;
3. Compare different terrorism organisational structures and assess their weaknesses and strengths;
4. Assess the development and effectiveness of modern counter-terrorism strategies; and
5. Evaluate actual and potential responses to the challenge of terrorism in the future.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas


Skills development

There is no exam for this unit.



Prerequisites

Successful completion of 24 credit points.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
Not available

Required texts

Given the contemporary nature of this unit there is no prescribed text.  Students are to complete the reading set for each lecture and tutorial (available on the Unit Canvas site) and remain up to date with current affairs by reading newspapers, journals and web sites which cover matters relating to terrorism.  As a minimum, students are to view the off-campus video presentations and complete the assigned reading and tasks before each on-campus lecture.  Students should pay attention to Canvas for any additional contemporary readings for each lecture.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Additional Assessment Guidance

Word count is inclusive of in-text referencing but excluding the reference list and bibliography.  Students may utilise the 10% rule, whereby the final word count can be up to 10% under or over the prescribed word count .  For word counts outside this range one mark will be deducted for every 100 words under or over the stated requirement.

Format.  Please do not submit your essay in a PDF document.  This is to facilitate the effective communication of feedback via the use of track changes and comments inside Word.

Late Submissions.  There are strict late penalties in place University wide.  All assessment items that are sumbmitted after the due date will receive a 5% per day late penalty up to 7 days at which point the assessment item will receive a grade of zero.

Special assessment requirements

Students are required to attempt all assessment items to be eligible for a pass in the unit.

 

 

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Participation requirements

Students are expected to attend all lectures and tutorials.

Required IT skills

No special IT skills are required.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None.

Additional information

You should monitor the Canvas site for any additional information.

The readings and tutorial questions are available at the individual lesson modules on Canvas.