BSS451 Conceptualizing of terrorism

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2009
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 7 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. JUDr. PhDr. Marek Čejka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. JUDr. PhDr. Miroslav Mareš, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. PhDr. Maxmilián Strmiska, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. JUDr. PhDr. Miroslav Mareš, Ph.D.
Division of Security and Strategic Studies – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Lucie Pospíšilová
Timetable
Mon 14:00–15:40 U43
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
Course objectives
This course is intended a scientific overview contemporary conceptualization of terrorism. Students should be able to categorize various forms of terrorism. Students should be able to analyze and to predict terrorist elements in political violent activities.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction into the course; 2. General questions of conceptualization of terrorism; 3. Conceptualizing of terrorism in political science; 4. Conceptualizing of terrorism in international relations; 5. Conceptualizing of terrorism in law; 6. Conceptualizing of terrorism in other sciencies; 8. Case studies of conceptualization of terrorism I. 9. Case studies of conceptualization of terrorism II. 10. Case studies of conceptualization of terrorism III. 11. Case studies of conceptualization of terrorism IV. 12. Case studies of conceptualization of terrorism V.
Literature
  • Extended valid list of literature is in the IS (study materials)
  • ČEJKA, Marek. Encyklopedie blízkovýchodního terorismu. Vyd. 1. Brno: Barrister & Principal. 223 s. ISBN 9788087029190. 2007. info
  • ŠTURMA, Pavel, Jana NOVÁKOVÁ and Veronika BÍLKOVÁ. Mezinárodní a evropské instrumenty proti terorismu a organizovanému zločinu. Vyd. 1. Praha: C.H. Beck. xvi, 362. ISBN 8071793051. 2003. info
  • STRMISKA, Maxmilián. Terorismus a demokracie : pojetí a typologie subverzívního teroristického násilí v soudobých demokraciích. 1. vyd. v Brně: Masarykova univerzita. 103 s. ISBN 80-210-2755-X. 2001. info
Teaching methods
The course takes the form of both lectures and seminars. There are explained important issues within lectures, which are further discussed during seminars. Presentation of outlines of students' seminar works is a part of a seminar, as well as presentation of the poistion papers (related with literature).
Assessment methods
Students will receive a final letter grade (A-F) for the semester based on the following components: position papers (12 points), referate (6 points). seminary thesis (18 points); final written exam (20 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
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2008, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2009, recent)
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