BSS451 Conceptualizing of terrorism

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2017
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 7 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Josef Kraus, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. JUDr. PhDr. Miroslav Mareš, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Pavol Kosnáč (seminar tutor)
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
Supplier department: Division of Security and Strategic Studies – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Wed 18:45–20:15 U41
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. It deals with terrorism in relation to various categories. Case studies are used in this course.
Learning outcomes
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
  • Introduction into the subject; Basic challenges of the conceptualizing of terrorism Conceptualizing of state terrorism Conceptualizing of terrorism from religious point of view Conceptualizing of terrorism from normative point of view Conceptualizing of terrorism from legal point of view Expert meeting Expert meeting Case studies of conceptualization of terrorism
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 position 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 (6 points), referate (6 points). seminary thesis (18 points); final written exam (30 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 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019.
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