HLSS523 - Domestic Terrorism and Extremist Groups

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

CO-1: Analyze extremism in the United States

CO-2: Differentiate extremists, extremist organizations, and extremist events of the past 50 years

CO-3: Examine contemporary accounts on the emergence of extremism in the United States

CO-4: Deconstruct the influence of globalization and technology on domestic extremism recruitment, membership, and its sustained impact

CO-5: Evaluate past and present attempts to counter extremism in the United States

Discussion Forums – 20%

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 11:55 pm ET and respond to 2 or more classmates by Sunday 11:55 pm ET. Forum posts are graded on timeliness, relevance, knowledge of the weekly readings, and the quality of original ideas.

Research Question, Purpose Statement, and Bibliography – 15%

Outline of the course research paper. Develop the components of this assignment including a research question, purpose statement, and bibliography of at least six sources, two of which must be peer-reviewed. The specific research question relates to evaluating domestic extremism.

Research Paper – 35%

The research paper should be at least 10 pages of content as it relates to analysis of your topic, not including the cover page, the reference list, and any appendices.

Final Assignment – 30%

This assignment consists of 4 questions, 2-3 pages each, to test knowledge and assimilation of the course objectives. The exclusive use of required texts and readings from this course is mandatory.

Readings are located under the weekly Lessons tab.