POL 244 Civil Wars, Insurrections, and Terrorism

An in-depth examination of how and why rebels, insurrectionists, and terrorists organize and use violence in pursuit of political goals, and how governments and other groups respond with repression, negotiation, or reforms, with applications to contemporary politics throughout the world. Prerequisites:  EN 102 and either POL 102 or POL 103. Liberal Arts Core Designation: Social Science (SS), Depth in Science (DSCI). (3)