Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
6107PSDL-JAN-MTP
6107PSDL-SEP-MTP
6107PSDL-SEP_NS-MTP
Aims
This module will examine the key concepts in relation to terrorism and will explore a number of key issues including definitions of terrorism, ideologies, typology, group structures, tactics, methods of operation, target selection, state response, use of technologies, funding and media impact.
A number of influential terrorist groups will also be studied which will provide the student with the opportunity of applying theory to practice. These groups will religiously-based groups, political and domestic extremist terrorist organisations.
The module will also explore the concept of and delivery of counter terrorism initiatives with a focus on the measures being adopted within the United Kingdom, drawing on comparative counter-terrorism strategies from the US and Canada.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key concepts and knowledge relating to terrorism.
2.
Critically analyse and provide insight into the impact of a terrorist group.
3.
Critically analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of counter-terrorism measures.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:1. Definitions of Terrorism
2. Ideology
3. Typology
4. Terrorist Strategy
5. Tactics
6. Targets
7. Technology
8. Funding
9. Media
10. Religiously-Based Terrorism
11. Irish-Based Terrorism
12. Links with Organised Crime, i.e. FARC
13. UK Counter Terrorism Strategy
14. Intelligence
15. US and Canada CT Strategies
Module Overview:
This module will enable you to examine the key concepts in relation to terrorism and will explore a number of key issues including definitions of terrorism, ideologies, typology, group structures, tactics, methods of operation, target selection, state response, use of technologies, funding and media impact. You will also explore the concept of and delivery of counter terrorism initiatives with a focus on the measures being adopted within the United Kingdom, drawing on comparative counter-terrorism strategies from the US and Canada.
This module will enable you to examine the key concepts in relation to terrorism and will explore a number of key issues including definitions of terrorism, ideologies, typology, group structures, tactics, methods of operation, target selection, state response, use of technologies, funding and media impact. You will also explore the concept of and delivery of counter terrorism initiatives with a focus on the measures being adopted within the United Kingdom, drawing on comparative counter-terrorism strategies from the US and Canada.
Additional Information:This module provides opportunities for a student to examine issues of terrorism and counter terrorism from a broader and deeper perspective. It builds on previous more general modules on police policy, procedure and practice.
While L6 studies are not a part of study for the Certificate in Knowledge of Policing the module addresses elements of the National Occupational Standards CD5/ CI 101/ CB1/ CJ201/ CJ101/ GC10/ CD1/ BE2/ CK1 and CK2.
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