GOVT 298
Spring 2015
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01
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This course uses the prism of cinema to address some of the major debates surrounding terrorism. The first part of the course is devoted to understanding terrorism. It explores the root causes of violence as well as the reasons why individuals and organizations turn to to violent tactics. The second part assesses the implications of terrorism for U.S. foreign policy and for the definition of security. Films throughout the course contextualize the theoretical issues and address the question of political violence from alternative perspectives: those of the perpetrators of violence, victims, soldiers, government officials, and police officers. Films will be watched outside of class. Class discussions will address both theoretical issues and the portrayal of terrorism in films. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (FILM-MN)(GOVT)(GOVT-Comparativ) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Less than 50% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
No textbooks. All readings will be made available online. Movies will be on reserve.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Class participation; daily discussion questions on the readings; two policy memos; take-home midterm exam; final exam |
| Instructor(s): Matesan,Ioana Emy Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC136; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 8 | JR major: 8 | | |
| Seats Available: -2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 3 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 23 | 1st Ranked: 7 | 2nd Ranked: 5 | 3rd Ranked: 3 | 4th Ranked: 2 | Unranked: 6 |
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