Southern State Community College
Curriculum Committee – July 2010
LENF 108 – Introduction to Terrorism
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I.
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Terrorism
COURSE NUMBER: 108
II.
CATALOG PREFIX: LENF
PREREQUISITE(S):
None
III.
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LABORATORY HOURS;
IV.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
LECTURE HOURS: 3
OBSERVATION HOURS:
This course covers terrorists activities aimed at achieving radical changes around the
world with violence. Topics include the identifications of terrorist groups who are
willing to kill innocent people by the use of explosives, weapons, and other violent
means; and the action by governments to counter terrorism. Emphasis is placed upon
how terrorism has affected American security concerns and society in general.
V.
ADOPTED TEXT(S):
Essentials of Terrorism
2nd Edition
Clarence Augustus Martin
Sage
ISBN: 1-4129-8026-7
VI.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Define the term terrorism.
Understand the history of terrorism.
Understand and identify terrorist groups
Identify the countries where terrorist groups operate
Define the term counterterrorism
Identify the methods used in counterterrorism
VII.
GRADING:
The grading scale will follow the policy in the college catalog
A = 100 – 90
B = 89 – 80
C = 79 – 70
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IX.
X.
D = 69 – 60
F = 59 – 0 (Student must repeat the course)
COURSE OUTLINE:
A.
Terrorism: A Conceptual Review
1.
An Introduction to Terrorism
2.
Defining Terrorism
3.
The Cause of Terrorism
B.
The Terrorists
1.
State Terrorism
2.
Dissident Terrorism
3.
The Terrorist Left
4.
The Terrorist Right
5.
Religious and Criminal Terrorism
6.
International Terrorism
C.
The Terrorist Trade
1.
Tactics and Targets of Terrorists
2.
The Role of the Media
D.
Analysis
1.
Terrorism in the United States
2.
Responding to Terror
3.
The Future of Terrorism
OTHER REQUIRED TEXTS, SOFTWARE AND MATERIALS:
Supplemental Readings:
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks. (2004) The 911 Commission Report: The
Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States.
Washington D.C. Government Printing Office. ISBN: 0-39332671 (The Executive
Summary and full report can be obtained from the following web site:
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/911/.)
Prevailing against Terrorism. (2006) Preface Introduction Global Terrorism: A
Strategic Threat Frances’s Counter-Terrorism System Must Continual to Adapt. France.
White Paper. (The Executive Summary and full report can be obtained from the
following web site: http://ambafrancebd.org/IMG/pdf/livre_anglais.pdf#search=%22Introduction%20%20Terrorism%22.)
XI.
EVALUATION:
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A mid-term and final examination will be provided. Each exam will represent 30% of the
final grade. Quizzes and/or a term paper will constitute 30% of the final grade.
Attendance and class participation will account for 10% of the final grade.
XII.
SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Student Responsibilities: to meet the objectives of this course students must attend all
scheduled classes. The student will be permitted two absences: however, the third
absence will result in the loss of one letter grade of the student’s final grade. Students are
expected to notify the instructor, directly or by leaving a message, of any absences. If a
student misses an examination, the student will make arrangements to make up this
assignment within one week of returning to class.
Instructor’s Responsibilities: The instructor will enhance and expand the meaning and
application of the subject matter covered throughout the course. At the beginning of each
quarter, the instructor will distribute syllabi listing all class sessions and course
requirements. The instructor will facilitate class discussion and be available to students
who need additional educational assistance.
XIII. OTHER INFORMATION:
FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may
see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for
demonstration purposes.
Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may be
submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.
DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office,
Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.