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This is the tutorial (distance) version. Learners enrolled in the Role of Criminal Justice
in Terrorism from Arcadia, Brea and LASO click here.
The Role of Criminal Justice in Terrorism
Course
Description:
This course
employs a criminal justice framework for the analysis and evaluation of
terrorist groups and individuals, terrorist origins, goals, dynamics,
ideologies and counterterrorism. The course will include a discussion of the
task of defining terrorism, an exploration of the history and causes of
terrorism (both internationally and domestically), the structure and
organization of terrorist groups, an overview of the methods and weapons of
terrorists, and public policies, strategies and approaches for combating and
preventing terrorism.
Learning Outcomes &
Competencies
University Outcomes
Express and interpret ideas clearly, using a variety of written, oral and/or
visual forms;
Use different modes of disciplinary and interdisciplinary inquiry to explore
ideas and issues from multiple perspectives; and,
Articulate a perspective on power in the world and ones own place in the global
community.
Major Outcomes
Summarize and interpret current issues in the field of criminal justice and
how these issues impact criminal justice
organizations, criminal justice personnel and other stakeholders; Analyze, critique and defend criminal justice policy and
service delivery
from a management point of view; and,
Summarize, interpret and relate meta, normative and applied ethical theories
in a dynamic environment such as criminal justice
management.
Course Specific Outcomes
Formulate a working definition of terrorism and assess the problems
associated with the various social, political and
cultural contexts of that meaning;
Construct a framework from a criminal justice perspective to analyze
terrorism and terrorists;
List and summarize the historical and theoretical perspectives that have
been a major influence on our understanding of
violence and modern day terrorism;
Analyze and evaluate the patterns and trends of terrorism, including
methods, modes of attack, tactics, and strategies;
Discuss terrorism against the United States and foreign governments;
Apply theories and policies of counter terrorism, including scholarly
controversies relating to the media and civilians; and,
Identify key people who have influenced our understanding of the
characteristics, causes, and controls of terrorism.
Source Material:
(Two Text Books are
used for this course)
Snowden, L. & Whitsel, B. (2005)
Terrorism: Research, Readings and Realities. Prentice Hall
Poland, J. (2005) Understanding
Terrorism: Groups, Strategies and Responses.
Order
a copy of Terrorism: Research, Readings and Realities
Order
a copy of understanding Terrorism: Groups, Strategies, and Responses (2nd Edition)
All other readings
are available online through hyperlinks provided on the course website.
Papers and
Assignments:
All papers and assignments are to be
submitted online, through the website provided for the course. The
assignments are to be attached to an email. Use of the APA style of writing is
required. Please refer to APA guidelines regarding font, margins, etc. Papers are graded on content and well as
exposition.
Each paper must have a heading with the students name, course title,
assignment title and date. All papers are must be sent by midnight on the due
date.
It is highly recommended that the Learner read through all four modules
of instruction in order to get a "feel" for where the course is headed.
In order to use the assignment matrix
below, first determine if you are a Semester or Session I/II learner.
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Due Date Fall 2009 |
| Session I |
Session II |
Go To |
| August 31,
2009 |
October
26, 2009 |
Session Begins |
| September
11, 2009 |
November
6, 2009 |
Module One
(Defining Terrorism) |
| September
25, 2009 |
November
20, 2009 |
Module Two
(Modus Operandi of Terrorists) |
| October 9,
2009 |
December
4, 2009 |
Module Three
(Response to Terrorism) |
| October 21,
2009 |
December
16, 2009 |
Module Four (Emerging Trends) |
| October
24, 2009 |
December
19, 2009 |
Session Ends |
Issue Papers
General Paper Instructions
At a minimum, it is expected that the students will produce an academically
sound and properly formatted work (APA format is required). All work
is evaluated on exposition as well as composition. Superior work will
incorporate independent research as well as assigned and supplemental readings.
Evaluation
Course Long Project 30%
Paper One
15%
Paper Two
15%
Paper Three
20%
Practical Exercises 10%
Participation
10%
Semester Total 100%
Final Deadline for all work
All course work is due at the start of class in the week indicated on schedule.
Absent prior permission, late assignments will be assessed a penalty of one
letter grade per week. For information concerning the completion of course work
beyond the last day of class refer to the UI&U Catalog.
Ethical Conduct
Learners should be aware that there are severe consequences for violations of
academic ethical conduct. Primarily, we are concerned with cheating and
plagiarism. Learners who are determined to have cheated or committed plagiarism
will face disciplinary action as identified within UI&U regulations. For
additional clarification of cheating and/or plagiarism, refer to the UI&U
Catalog for policies regarding Academic Integrity.
Click here to download a copy of the syllabus.
Note:
This is a four unit
course. If you have been assigned five units for this course, there is a
"fifth" assignment. Click here for the
Battle of Algiers
assignment.
According to one
student using Terrorism: Research, Readings and Realities, “I bought this book as a required
text for a class in a Master's level program. For a text, these articles were rather interesting. Many of the articles
are about the definition and identification of terrorism and terrorists; the psychological aspect of membership in extremism.
Later in the book, there are several articles regarding the Christian Identity Movement and other American-originated extremist
groups which I found to be the most interesting articles of all. All the articles have been previously published elsewhere
in academic and professional journals so the authors are professionals (law enforcement, government "think tanks",
and professors, etc). Simply put, one of the more interesting texts I've ever read.”
One reviewer of Understanding
Terrorism: Groups, Strategies, and Responses said, “The author engages the reader at a pace and level
of complexity that encourages the natural curiosity of the reader. The material is fascinating and abhorrent ... readers are
encouraged to expand their understanding of the world through examination of the distorted thinking of the terrorist. The
author defines the topics and approach for the reader quite well. I particularly like the manner in which the author discusses
the moral equivalency arguments of various apologists for atrocious behaviors. Historical materials are presented in a readable
and understandable format without overt emotionality." -- John Mason, Upper Iowa University "This is a very interesting
and well-written book dealing with the strategies of various terrorist groups. In addition to material on well-known domestic
groups, including the Klan ... , the author- includes very interesting and often forgotten material on the Puerto Rican independence
movement and the JDL. The author offers a very good discussion ... by including many different groups, domestic, and international
that realized the value of the media for spreading their message to the greatest possible audience.”
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