POLI320

This course is designed as an upper level seminar to explore the critical complex and timely topic of contemporary terrorism. The theoretical and conceptual aspects of terrorism as well as its historical context and evolution will be examined as well as the focus on its current manifestations. Issues on terrorism's causes, solutions, security and civil rights implications will also be considered. Students will be expected to participate fully in class discussions, lead class discussions on assigned readings, and complete a research paper in some aspect of the topic.