INTL 313 - Domestic Terrorism & Extremism

Institution:

The Citadel

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Description:

This course examines the historical and contemporary dynamics of domestic terrorist groups, networks and threats from various violent extremist movements in the U.S. Specific focus will address right-wing militias, religious extremists, racial supremacist/hate groups, and extreme environmental and animal rights groups. Students will also learn about historical, political and socioeconomic factors that enable terrorist groups to garner appeal and the course will look into prison radicalization, the role of the Internet in mobilizing individuals toward violent behavior, and the legal and criminal justice dimensions response to these activities. Finally, the second half of the course examines US domestic terrorism policy or lack thereof. Students will learn how to write a National Counterterrorism Strategy with a key focus to addressing the response on creating a synchronized and organized domestic policy.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.citadel.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 225-3294

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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