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PSCI-3796: Global Terrorism and Counterterrorism

Description: Evaluation of theories and concepts used to analyze terrorism and counterterrorism. Identification and analysis of origins, causes, and consequences of terrorism globally. Comparison of historical and contemporary terrorism and counterterrorism. Appraisal of how histories of colonialism and the growth of new media affect terrorism and responses to terrorism. Identification of successful counterterrorism methods, strategies and practices. Evaluation of ethics and human rights in global counterterrorism. 3795: histories, origins, and spread of terrorism; 3796: strategies and practices of counterterrorism.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: IS-3796

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 2

Average GPA: 3.65 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 78.39%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.61%

Priya Dixit202473.7%15.8%0.0%0.0%10.5%0.0%3.371
Robert Hodges202393.6%0.0%3.2%0.0%0.0%3.2%3.931

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