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

Excelsior College - CJ - International Terrorism, Module 1
Topic: CJ - Homeland Security
Podcast.

audio with music in background

audio to accompany text by J. R. White, chapter 1

In this module, you will

* consider the definitions of terrorism,

* consider the variety of tactics terror groups use, and

* come to understand how force multipliers contribute to terror group "success."

By the end of this module, you will be able to

* define terrorism according to some of the leading experts in the country;

* explain the four common force multipliers as they relate to terrorism;

* list and describe the six specific tactics commonly employed by terrorists.

Please listen to the podcast for the full text. Read your notes and text (Terrorism: An Introduction, Chapter 1).

For information about this course and others in Excelsior College's Criminal Justice program, and its Homeland Security certificate, please contact Jack Greene at jgreene@excelsior.edu .

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