POLS 4385. Political Violence & Terrorism. 3 Hours.
Students examine political violence that occurs within states, including violence perpetrated by the state against its own citizens and violence that accompanies anti-government movements. Students study cases and theories of political violence, as well as methods of their resolution. Specific topics may include state repression, domestic and transnational terrorism, guerilla warfare, civil wars, and revolution.
Prerequisite: 6 hours of POLS.
