University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 0

ECTS credits : 0

Level : SCQF level 8

Semester: Flexible study

Availability restrictions: This module is not open to students matriculated on a University degree programme.

Planned timetable: N/A

This taster short courses provides a working introduction to the study of terrorism and political violence, by providing a brief summary of key topics and debates in the field. It is intended to provide an introduction to the types of subjects we study, and how scholars and experts have thought about key questions. In doing so it attempts to understand key questions on the definition of terrorism, the causes of political violence, the role of communication and how campaigns of political violence end.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: N/A

Scheduled learning hours: 0

Guided independent study hours: 0

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: N/A

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr D Muro
Module teaching staff: Dr Nick Brooke
Module coordinator email diego.muro@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Understand the importance of the definitions used when studying terrorism and political violence
• Explain the role of organisations and social movements in shaping political violence
• Describe a range of responses that state actors have used in response to political violence
• Discuss how and why armed conflict comes to an end