HI3333 - History of Terrorism

Credit points:	06
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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Adopting a global perspective, this subject examines the historical origins of terrorism, and the subsequent waves of terrorism over the past two centuries. It pays particular attention to the diversity of terrorist ideologies and activities, to the role of governments, and also to the variety of interpretations of terrorism.

Learning Outcomes

• develop skills in historical research and writing;
• gain an understanding of the historical development of terrorism and its significance in the modern world;
• develop a critical appreciation of divergent historical interpretations of terrorism.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

HI5333

Availabilities
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Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	psmfb.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (10%); (35%); (15%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	psmfb.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.