The course aims to provide an advanced preparation, in historical perspective, to the main issues related to terrorism as a global phenomenon.
teacher profile teaching materials
Main contents: 1. The definition of terrorism 2. The causes of terrorism 3. The different types of terrorism 4. The four waves 5. The “Anarchist” Wave 6. The “Anti-colonial” Wave: 7.
The Ideological Wave 8. The “Religious” Wave and the birth of Islamist terrorism 9. al-Qaeda and ISIS 10. The response to terrorism 11. The role of the mass media .
The second part is dedicated to the historical reconstruction and scientific debate on Italian terrorism: causes, origins and its significance in national history.
Main contents:
1. The origins and causes of Italian terrorism 2. “Black” terrorism: history and characteristics 3. “Red” terrorism: history and characteristics 4. The “Moro case” and its consequences on the Italian political system 5. The Italian response to the terrorist threat
Giovanni Mario Ceci, Il terrorismo italiano. Storia di un dibattito, Carocci, Roma, 2014
Programme
The course is divided into two parts: the first is dedicated to defining the concept of terrorism and providing a historical overview of its main manifestations.Main contents: 1. The definition of terrorism 2. The causes of terrorism 3. The different types of terrorism 4. The four waves 5. The “Anarchist” Wave 6. The “Anti-colonial” Wave: 7.
The Ideological Wave 8. The “Religious” Wave and the birth of Islamist terrorism 9. al-Qaeda and ISIS 10. The response to terrorism 11. The role of the mass media .
The second part is dedicated to the historical reconstruction and scientific debate on Italian terrorism: causes, origins and its significance in national history.
Main contents:
1. The origins and causes of Italian terrorism 2. “Black” terrorism: history and characteristics 3. “Red” terrorism: history and characteristics 4. The “Moro case” and its consequences on the Italian political system 5. The Italian response to the terrorist threat
Core Documentation
Francesco Benigno, Terrore e terrorismo. Saggio storico sulla violenza politica, Einaudi, Torino, 2018Giovanni Mario Ceci, Il terrorismo italiano. Storia di un dibattito, Carocci, Roma, 2014
Reference Bibliography
Any books recommended for students will be indicated during the lessons.Attendance
not mandatory but recommendedType of evaluation
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Contents: 1.. Defining Terrorism 2. The Roots of Terrorism 3. Typologies of Terrorism 4.The four waves 5. The “Anarchist” Wave 6. The “Anti-colonial” Wave 7. The Ideological Wave 8. The “Religious” Wave 9. al-Qaeda and ISIS 10. Reacting (to) and Countering Terrorism 11. The Role of Mass Media.
The second dedicated to the scientific debate on Italian terrorism: causes, origins and its significance in national history.
Contents: 1. The Origins and Causes of Italian Terrorisms 2. “Black” Terrorism: History and Features 3. “Red” Terrorism: History and Features 4. The “Aldo Moro Murder Case” and its Impact on the Italian Political System 5. The Italian Response to the Terrorist Threat.
Francesco Benigno, Terrore e terrorismo. Saggio storico sulla violenza politica, Einaudi, Torino, 2018
Giovanni Mario Ceci, Il terrorismo italiano. Storia di un dibattito, Carocci, Roma, 2014
Books for students not attending the course::
Francesco Benigno, Terrore e terrorismo. Saggio storico sulla violenza politica, Einaudi, Torino, 2018
Giovanni Mario Ceci, Il terrorismo italiano. Storia di un dibattito, Carocci, Roma, 2014
Programme
The course is divided into two parts: the first dedicated to the definition of the concept of terrorism and a historical reconstruction of its main manifestations.Contents: 1.. Defining Terrorism 2. The Roots of Terrorism 3. Typologies of Terrorism 4.The four waves 5. The “Anarchist” Wave 6. The “Anti-colonial” Wave 7. The Ideological Wave 8. The “Religious” Wave 9. al-Qaeda and ISIS 10. Reacting (to) and Countering Terrorism 11. The Role of Mass Media.
The second dedicated to the scientific debate on Italian terrorism: causes, origins and its significance in national history.
Contents: 1. The Origins and Causes of Italian Terrorisms 2. “Black” Terrorism: History and Features 3. “Red” Terrorism: History and Features 4. The “Aldo Moro Murder Case” and its Impact on the Italian Political System 5. The Italian Response to the Terrorist Threat.
Core Documentation
Books for students attending the course:Francesco Benigno, Terrore e terrorismo. Saggio storico sulla violenza politica, Einaudi, Torino, 2018
Giovanni Mario Ceci, Il terrorismo italiano. Storia di un dibattito, Carocci, Roma, 2014
Books for students not attending the course::
Francesco Benigno, Terrore e terrorismo. Saggio storico sulla violenza politica, Einaudi, Torino, 2018
Giovanni Mario Ceci, Il terrorismo italiano. Storia di un dibattito, Carocci, Roma, 2014
Attendance
Attendance is strongly recommended but it is not mandatory.Type of evaluation
Only for students attending the course, the assessment related to the first part of the course may take the form of a mid-term exam, to be taken during the course (esonero), consisting of questions aimed at verifying the student's level of knowledge.