SOC4411

Terror involves using violent actions to achieve political, religious, or social goals. This course examines theories and evidence about the origins, development, and consequences of terrorist networks. It analyzes efforts to prevent, investigate, and punish terrorists by counter-terror organizations, including law enforcement, security, and military forces. Graduate and honors students are expected to demonstrate greater depth of discussion, depth, and, to a degree, length of writing assignments, presentations, and leadership of the students.

Prereq: Sociology majors/minors must register A-F

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