Course Details
Course Code: HLSS323 Course ID: 4870 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course explores homegrown violent extremism in Western society that has significantly increased around the globe due to the inspiration of al Qaeda and similar groups. This course will examine the ideology of homegrown extremists and the different models of why and how people become radicalized and choose to take violent action against their fellow citizens. Also addressed in this course is the increasing use of social media to recruit and radicalize individuals, initiatives to counter homegrown violent extremism, as well as efforts to de-radicalize individuals.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2022 - 09/02/2022 | 09/05/2022 - 10/30/2022 | September | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 05/21/2022 - 11/04/2022 | 11/07/2022 - 01/01/2023 | November | Fall 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 07/25/2022 - 12/30/2022 | 01/02/2023 - 02/26/2023 | January | Winter 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
CO-1: Describe the psychological factors of terrorism as well as the ideologies that drive homegrown violent extremism.
CO-2: Compare and contrast the different models and framework for the radicalization process.
CO-3: Examine case studies of homegrown violent extremism in North America.
CO-4: Describe the impact of social media on extremist recruiting and radicalization efforts.
CO-5: Compare and contrast initiatives to counter homegrown violent extremism and de-radicalization efforts.
Discussions – 25 percent
Each week, a discussion question is provided and posts should reflect an assimilation of the readings. Students are required to provide a substantive initial post by Thursday at 11:59 pm ET and respond to at least 2 classmates by Sunday 11:59 pm ET. Discussion posts are graded on timeliness, relevance, knowledge of the weekly readings, and the quality of original ideas.
Midterm Assignment - 25 percent
Progress Assignment - 25 percent
Final Assignment – 25 percent
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Discussions | 25.00 % |
| W1: Intro to Homegrown Violent Extremism (HVE) | 3.13 % |
| W2: Radicalization process(es). | 3.13 % |
| W3: HVE Case Study 1: Ted Kazinsky and Tim McVeigh | 3.13 % |
| W4: HVE Case Study 2: Mubin Shaikh and the Toronto 18 | 3.13 % |
| W5: HVE Case Study 3: Nidal Hasan Fort Hood Boston and the Marathon Bombers | 3.13 % |
| W6: Terrorism and the Internet; HVE and Social Media | 3.13 % |
| W7: De-Radicalization | 3.13 % |
| W8: Countering Homegrown Violent Extremism | 3.13 % |
| Midterm Assignment | 25.00 % |
| Midterm Assignment: HVE and Radicalization | 25.00 % |
| Progress Assignment | 25.00 % |
| Progress Assignment: HVE Case Study 6 | 25.00 % |
| Final Assignment | 25.00 % |
| Final Assignment: Internet and Social Media for Radicalization and Countering Violent Extremism | 25.00 % |
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
CO-1: Describe the psychological factors of terrorism as well as the ideologies that drive homegrown violent extremism.
CO-2: Compare and contrast the different models and framework for the radicalization process.
CO-3: Examine case studies of homegrown violent extremism in North America.
CO-4: Describe the impact of social media on extremist recruiting and radicalization efforts.
CO-5: Compare and contrast initiatives to counter homegrown violent extremism and de-radicalization efforts.
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |