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    Mar 28, 2024  
American University Catalog 2016-2017 
    
American University Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

JLC-670 Causes of Terrorism and Political Violence (3)


This course introduces students to the study of terrorism as a political act. The course examines the difference between state and oppositional terror, but focuses on terror by non-state actors. The course discusses theories that explain why, how, and when the opposition uses terror tactics to pursue their goal. Meets with JLC-470 . Usually offered every fall. Grading: A-F only.