Excelsior College - CJ - International Terrorism, Module 2
Link to downloadable mp3 file / podcast.

audio file - this has voice, with background music.

link to audio file to accompany the text by J.R. White, chapter 2

In this module, you will

* demonstrate an understanding of how terror groups justify their actions to themselves;

* learn distinctions between mere criminals and terrorists.

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to

* describe how the "doctrine of necessity" relates to terrorism;

* list and describe three types of terrorism.

Please be sure to read your guide, and the text. The podcast contains more information than is contained on this overview page, so please be sure to listen to the entire audio recording. The graphic below is of Gerry Adams with an Irish group accused of justifying terrorism. It appeared with a list of individuals who were purported to have supported the Irish Republican Army. The website URL is http://www.upmj.co.uk/Named_the_ira.php4

This course is offered by Excelsior College as a part of the certificate in Homeland Security. The credits earned there may apply toward a degree in Criminal Justice. For more information, please contact Jack Greene, Director. His email address is: jgreene@excelsior.edu