Information Package / Course Catalogue
Terrorism and International Relations
Course Code: UGYL512
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

In a general sense, basic concepts on international terrorism, history of terrorism, structures and characteristics of terrorist organisations and new paradigms in today's terrorism, terrorist threats in international system, struglle against international terrorism, international law concerning international terrorism will be taught

Course Content

Specifically, this course examines the unique challenge terrorism poses to liberal democratic states, while developing an understanding of terrorist motivations, strategies, means and ends.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns the historical development of terrorism
2.Comprehends the contemporary characteristics of terrorism and the effects of it regarding international relations.
3.Enhances the ability to analyze the structures and acts of terrorist organizations.
4.Learns the counter terrorism strategies of states and international organizations.
5.Analyzes the reasons behind the formation of terrorist organizations and sustaining of their acts.
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Randall D. Law, Terrorism: A History, Cambridge: Polity Press, 2009
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Terrorism
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Concise History of Terrorism
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Etymology of Terrorism
Week 4 - Theoretical
The Definition of Terrorism and The Definition Problems
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Causes of Terrorism
Week 6 - Theoretical
The Types of Terrorism
Week 7 - Theoretical
The Approaches in the Fight Against Terrorism
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term Examinations Week
Week 9 - Theoretical
The EU’s Strategy on Fighting Terrorism
Week 10 - Theoretical
The Role of NATO on Fighting Terrorism
Week 11 - Theoretical
Analysis of Terrorist Organizations in Turkey
Week 12 - Theoretical
Analysis of Terrorist Organizations in World
Week 13 - Theoretical
Terrorism in International Law
Week 14 - Theoretical
Humanitarian Law and Terrorism
Week 15 - Theoretical
Humanitarian Law and Terrorism II
Week 16 - Intermediate Exam
Final Examinations Week
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Individual Work72228
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026