Introduction to Terrorism and Violent Extremism

The question of how best to prevent violent extremism is one that is frequently posed by criminologists, governments and the general public, with significant resources invested in the long and short-term pursuit of this crime typology. This introductory unit provides students with a foundational critical understanding of the phenomenon of terrorism and violent extremism. The unit will introduce key concepts and theories related to terrorism, counter terrorism and the history and logic of global violent political movements. Students who complete this unit can expect to have a strong understanding of terrorism as a phenomenon in preparation for further developing skills to counter terrorism and violent extremism.