PLT4319

Wars of Recognition: Terrorism and Political Violence (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: David Wright-Neville

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: 1. To develop in students a sophisticated understanding of (a) the global circumstances behind rise of culture and identity as contested political concepts, (b) under what circumstances cultural politics can take on a violent/terrorist edge, and (c) the implications of these developments for national and international forms of governance. 2. To foster in students a high level understanding of the challenges posed to established norms of global politics by the spread of terrorist networks and other violence-prone movements (including through case studies of terrorist movements). 3. To enhance students' ability to contribute to public debates on issues such as counter-terrorism, state-sponsored violence, and arguments over trade-offs between civil and individual rights and public security.

Assessment: Essay (6000 words): 50% + Examination (3 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prerequisites: Applicants should have completed a bachelors degree with a major in politics, or a Faculty Certificate in politics with grades of at least credit average. Subject to the approval of the Graduate Coordinator, applicants with a major in a cognate discipline may be admitted.