School of Communication
Terrorism, Communication and Homeland Security63-222-18
Lecturer: Prof. Shlomo Shpiro
Course Type:Elective Course, MAClass Day/Hour: Monday 16:00-17:30
Credit hours:2 annual credits (annual course, 2 hours)– 2013-2014
Credit hours: 4 semester credit
Office Hours: Tuesday 12:00-13:30
Office: Building 109, Room 17.
Office phone: 03-5317107.
Email:
Course Aims and Structure
Over the past decade, terrorism has become a central issue in international relations, a key element in media coverage of international affairs and a major threat to the security of nations and regions. Terrorism as a violent political phenomena developed over the past century and was closely linked to the development of modern mass communication. Terror organizations try to influence political processes by using violence and attracting media coverage and public attention. The media has become a key arena for the global struggle between terrorism and its opponents. The activities of radical terror groups has a major impact on conflicts, security policies and the global economy. This course is designed to provide students with a thorough knowledge and enhanced analytical capabilities for a better understanding of terrorism and its components, the historical development of terrorism in different regions of the world, the ideologies and activities of key terror organizations worldwide, the roles of intelligence and counter-terrorism in states' responses to terrorism, media coverage of terrorism and the interaction between media and terrorism, ethical issues relating to communication and terrorism, and the use terrorists make of new media and current and future communication technologies.
Course Tasks
1. Active participation in classe: Absence of more than three lectures per semester, other than due to approved reasons, may bring about a 'failed' grade. Classes will include extensive use of audio-visual material. This material is an integral part of classes and will be included in the exam.
2. Written paper on a topic approved by the course lecturer, or a similar assignment: Scope of the paper will be about 3000 words. Citation style is APA. Further information will be distributed in class during the first semester. Papers (or assignments) will be due on the first class after the Passover holiday.
3. End of year exam: The exam will cover the class material, reading material and audio-visual presentations.
Composition of Final Grade
Exam:65%
Written Paper:20%
Active Participation:15%
Course Bibliography
Terrorism - Introduction and Definitions
Hoffman, B. (2006). Inside Terrorism. New York, Chapter One - Defining Terrorism, pp. 1-41.
322.42 HOF ia (1126879)
Anarchist Terrorism in Czarist Russia
Law, R.D. (2009). Terrorism - A History. Cambridge, pp. 74-97.
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The IRA and Terrorism in Ireland 1916-1922
McMahon, P. (2008). British Spies and Irish Rebels. Woodbridge (UK), pp. 12-54.
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Terrorism in Palestine 1936-1948
Zadka, S. (1995). Blood in Zion. London. Chapter 4 – Tactics Methods and Operations, pp. 65-85.
E355 ZAD b (283464)
Insurgency and Terrorism in Malaya (Malasia)
Mackay, D. (1997). The Malayan Emergency 1948-60. London, pp. 3-17, 63-78.
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The Mau-Mau Campaign in Kenya
Clayton, A. (1984). Counter-insurgency in Kenya: A Study of the Military Operations against the Mau Mau, Manhatten. Kansas, pp. 21-36.
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Terrorism in Algeria - The FLN
Aussaresses, P. (2005). The Battle of the Casbah. New York, pp. 92-103, 117-123.
965.0468 AUS b3 (1157032)
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Terrorism in Algeria - The Army Revolt and the OAS
Horne, A. (2006). A Savage War of Peace - Algeria 1954-1962. New York, pp. 480-504.
965.04 HOR s (40243)
Red Brigades Terrorism in Italy
Janke, P. (Ed.). (1991). Terrorism and Democracy. New York .Chapter 5 – Italy: The Problem of Ultra-Leftist Violence, pp. 135-169.
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The PLO - Palestinian Nationalist and Secular Terrorism
Rubin, B. (1996). Revolution Until Victory? The Politics and History of the PLO. Cambridge (US). Chapter 3 – A Bastion in Beirut, pp. 43-65.
E355.425(A) RUB ra (1185812) – History library
E355.425(A) RUB r (247073) – 1994 edition
Guerrilla Warfare in Latin America
Landau, S. (1993). The Guerrilla Wars of Central America. London, pp. 66-147.
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Marxist Terror Groups and the Globalization of Terrorism
Law, R.D. (2009). Terrorism - A History. Cambridge, pp. 254-280.
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The Hamas and Suicide Terrorism
Milton-Edwards, B. and Farrell, S. (2010). Hamas. Cambridge, pp. 1-17, 134-156.
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Terrorism and the Media - Historical Developments
Wilkinson, P. (2000). Terrorism versus Democracy: The Liberal State Response. London. Chapter Nine –The Media and Terrorism, pp. 174-187.
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Nacos, B. (1993). Terrorism and the Media. New York. Chapter Three –Terrorists and their Goals, pp. 48-74.
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Schaffert, R. (1992). Media Coverage and Political Terrorism: A Quantitative Analysis. New York. Chapter 6 – The Media’s Influence on the Public Perception of Terrorism and the Question of Media Responsibility, pp. 61-79.
303.625 SCHA m (292903)
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Terrorism and the Media - Post 9/11 Developments
Seib, P. and Janbek, D. (2011). Global Terrorism and New Media - The Post Al Qaeda Generation. Abingdon, pp. 43-60.
363.325 SEI g (1216234) – Information Science library (in central library)
Schaefer, T. (2003). Framing the US Embassy Bombings and September 11 Attacks in US and African Newspapers. In Norris, P., Montague, K. and Just M. Framing Terrorism. New York, pp. 93-112.
N/A
Terrorism and the Internet
Weimann, G. (2004). How Modern Terrorism Uses the Internet. United States Institute for Peace Special Report 116, Washington DC )available at
Hezbollah Terrorism in Lebanon
Norton, A.R. (2007). Hezbollah. Princeton, pp. 69-94, 132-144.
956.92044 NOR h (1155032) – History library
Osama bin Laden, Al Qaeda and Israel
Shpiro, S. (2012). “Israeli Intelligence and Al Qaeda”, International Journal of Intelligence & Counterintelligence, Vol. 25, Vol. 2, pp. 240-259.
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Gender and Terrorism
Cook, D. (2005). "Women Fighting in Jihad?",Studies in Conflict & Terrorism, 28, 375-384.
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Imprisonment and Deterrence
Von Tangen Page, M. (1998). Prisons Peace and Terrorism. Basingstoke, pp. 19-47.
364.131 VON-TAN p (1176066)
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Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Guillemin, J. (2005). Biological Weapons. New York, pp. 148-166.
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Shpiro, S. (2009). “Poison Chalice: Intelligence Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons”, International Journal of Intelligence & Counterintelligence, Vol. 22 No.1, pp. 1-30.
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