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The Politics of Terrorism

POLI 378

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2020 Winter Term 1/2Credits: 3

Exploration of contemporary terrorism as a contested area of understanding and as a social construct. Includes origins and motives, evolution of terrorist groups, strategies and tactics, and anti-terrorism and counter-terrorism responses.

Sections (2)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 2 Web-Oriented Course M, W, F 9:00 - 10:00 Farkasch, Robert
002 1 Web-Oriented Course M, W, F 16:00 - 17:00 Farkasch, Robert

The Politics of Terrorism

POLI 378

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2021 Winter Term 1/2Credits: 3

Exploration of contemporary terrorism as a contested area of understanding and as a social construct. Includes origins and motives, evolution of terrorist groups, strategies and tactics, and anti-terrorism and counter-terrorism responses.

Sections (2)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 Lecture M, W, F 12:00 - 13:00 Farkasch, Robert
002 2 Lecture T, Th 17:00 - 18:30 Farkasch, Robert

The Politics of Terrorism

POLI 378

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farkasch-robert
2022 Winter Term 1/2Credits: 3

Exploration of contemporary terrorism as a contested area of understanding and as a social construct. Includes origins and motives, evolution of terrorist groups, strategies and tactics, and anti-terrorism and counter-terrorism responses.

Sections (2)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 Lecture W, F 9:30 - 11:00 Farkasch, Robert
002 2 Lecture T, Th 12:30 - 14:00 Farkasch, Robert

The Politics of Terrorism

POLI 378

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farkasch-robert
2023 Winter Term 1/2Credits: 3

Exploration of contemporary terrorism as a contested area of understanding and as a social construct. Includes origins and motives, evolution of terrorist groups, strategies and tactics, and anti-terrorism and counter-terrorism responses.

Sections (2)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 Lecture W, F 9:30 - 11:00 Farkasch, Robert
002 2 Lecture T, Th 12:30 - 14:00 Farkasch, Robert

The Politics of Terrorism - The Politics of Terrorism

POLI 378A

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2024 Winter Term 1/2Credits: 3starPre-requisite

Exploration of contemporary terrorism as a contested area of understanding and as a social construct. Includes origins and motives, evolution of terrorist groups, strategies and tactics, and anti-terrorism and counter-terrorism responses. Prerequisite: All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

Sections (2)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
A_002 2 In-Person Lecture T, Th 12:30 - 14:00 Farkasch, Robert
A_001 1 In-Person Lecture T, Th 11:00 - 12:30 Farkasch, Robert

The Politics of Terrorism - The Politics of Terrorism

POLI 378A

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farkasch-robert
2025 Winter Term 1/2Credits: 3starPre-requisite

Exploration of contemporary terrorism as a contested area of understanding and as a social construct. Includes origins and motives, evolution of terrorist groups, strategies and tactics, and anti-terrorism and counter-terrorism responses. Prerequisite: All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

Sections (2)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
A_001 1 In-Person Lecture T, Th 11:00 - 12:30 Farkasch, Robert

Public Notes

This course will examine terrorist groups and individuals, terrorist origins, goals, and ideologies through the medium of lecture, discussion and film. Work in this course involves examination of the structure and dynamics of terrorism along with terrorist weapons, strategies and tactics, the hot spots in which they operate and their use of the media. Students will review definitions and typologies of terrorism, analyze specific actions in context, discuss intelligence concepts and components, and be tested over their understanding of such material.

For more information about courses, including descriptions and instructor profiles, visit the POLI Courses App at: https://ubc-poli-2025w-courses.glide.page/  

If you have any difficulty registering for POLI courses, please email us at poli.ugrad@ubc.ca. We are closely monitoring this email during regular business hours to respond quickly to inquiries and to assist with registration requests.

A_002 2 In-Person Lecture T, Th 12:30 - 14:00 Farkasch, Robert

Public Notes

This course will examine terrorist groups and individuals, terrorist origins, goals, and ideologies through the medium of lecture, discussion and film. Work in this course involves examination of the structure and dynamics of terrorism along with terrorist weapons, strategies and tactics, the hot spots in which they operate and their use of the media. Students will review definitions and typologies of terrorism, analyze specific actions in context, discuss intelligence concepts and components, and be tested over their understanding of such material.

For more information about courses, including descriptions and instructor profiles, visit the POLI Courses App at: https://ubc-poli-2025w-courses.glide.page/  

If you have any difficulty registering for POLI courses, please email us at poli.ugrad@ubc.ca. We are closely monitoring this email during regular business hours to respond quickly to inquiries and to assist with registration requests.

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