Handbook

Identify and critically assess different forms of contemporary terrorist actions, radical and extremist political movements and thought;

Identify and discuss relevant conceptual frameworks pertaining to terrorism, fringe  political movements and political violence, and non-violent radicalism and extremism;

Evaluate the importance and limitations of identity politics in the post-Cold War era

Identify and discuss the importance of personal searches for: meaning, inclusion, excitement and transcendence, the role of grievances; and the significance of various social, psychological and other drivers on politicisation, radicalisation and disengagement processes;

Discuss the complex relationship between mainstream and fringe political and religious thought, practice and tendencies, and terrorism and political violence;

Analyse and evaluate a range of primary and secondary sources (including audio-visual materials, scholarly literature and internet sources);

Conduct research and communicate findings through a logical written argument.