3.00 Credits
The use of violence as a cultural and political weapon dates back over 2000 years. This course explores key foundational topics by defining types of violence, introducing the history and causes of violence, as well as discussing environments of violence (domestic, global, religious, etc.), tactics, targets, and counterterrorism. Contemporary information regarding ethnic violence, emerging terrorist movements, and social media and violence are also included. Junior/senior status recommended. (Global Issues/Nonwestern Studies General Education). Three semester hours.