IR498 COUNTERING RADICALIZATION, TERRORISM AND HYBRID WARFARE
| Course Code: | 3140498 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | International Relations |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. OKTAY FIRAT TANRISEVER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course seeks to provide the students with a scientific understanding of radicalization, terrorism and hybrid war as well as effective ways of countering them. The students will develop their own ability to reflect on the key issues in countering radicalization, terrorism and hybrid war through engaging in a dialogue with various theoretical perspectives on these issues.
Course Content
This undergraduate course seeks to examine the key aspects of countering radicalization, terrorism and hybrid warfare in global politics. In the theoretical part of the couse, the concepts of radicalization, terrorism and hybrid warfare are explained from three major theoretical perspectives: political realist, liberal and critical theories of international relations. Next, the course introduces the existing strategies of countering radicalization, terrorism and hybrid warfare at the policy-making level. In the final empirical part, the course deals with the case-studies of countering radicalization, terrorism and hybrid warfare in the Middle East, Eurasia, Asia, Africa as well as Western countries.
Course Learning Outcomes
After taking this course, the students are expected to develop a basic understanding of radicalization terrorism and hybrid war as well as their relevance to international relations. The students will also write short essays and make presentations on these topics.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | To establish a firm basis of academic knowledge in the discipline of International Relations. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | To draw connections among different social sciences disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | To analyze social and international phenomenon in a holistic manner. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | To communicate in oral and written ways. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | To create original ideas through academic inquiry and research. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | To have social sensitivity and moral responsibilities. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution