BSS459 Strategies of insurgency and counterinsurgency

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. JUDr. PhDr. Miroslav Mareš, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Iveta Hlouchová, Ph.D. (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. Libuše Stará
Supplier department: Division of Security and Strategic Studies – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Mon 13:30–15:00 M117
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 as an analytical overview of the historical and present strategies of insurgency and counterinsurgency. Students should be able to understand and to analyze insurgency and counterinsurgency at the strategic level. They should be able to compare and to predict the strategic thought in this sphere and to evaluate experiences from insurgent and counterinsurgent activities.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to the course; 2. Conceptualizing of insurgency and counterinsurgency; 3. Historical development of insurgency and counterinsurgency 4. Contemporary strategies of insurgency 5. Contemporary strategies of counterinsurgency 6. Perspectives of insurgency and counterinsurgency 7. Case studies: Local insurgency 8. Case studies: Regional insurgency 9. Case studies: Global insurgency 10. Case studies: „Iron fist“ strategies of counterinsurgency 11. Case studies: „Hearts and minds“ strategies of counterinsurgency 12. Case studies: Mixed strategies of counterinsurgency 13. Summary of the course
Literature
  • Extended valid list of literature is in the IS (study materials)
  • GARDNER, Hall. American global strategy and the "War on Terrorism". Burlington, VT: Ashgate. 231 s. ISBN 0754645126. 2005. info
  • BUNKER, Robert J. Networks, terrorism and global insurgency. London: Routledge. xxvi, 211. ISBN 0415385946. 2005. info
  • O'NEILL, Bard E. Insurgency & terrorism : inside modern revolutionary warfare. Washington: Brassey's (US). x, 171. ISBN 1574883356. 1990. 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
English
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.
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