Photo by Jason McCann on Pixabay: https://unsplash.com/photos/bipSbHcXH0M

Level 6 (Year 4)

Credits: 10 ECTS

Module leader: Roberto Muelas Lobato

Office hour: Monday from 13:00 to 14:00 and Wednesday from 13:00 to 14:00. Please send an email roberto@miuc.org to set an appointment.

Schedule: Tuesday from 11:30 to 13:00 and Thursday from 11:30 to 13:00 in INTELLIGENCE.

Google meet link: https://meet.google.com/ikp-srry-wvx

Welcome to the module Psychology of Terrorism. This module will guide students towards developing the overall knowledge and understanding of theory and research in Psychology of Terrorism. You will be introduced to the main knowledge for understanding the psychological and social aspects of terrorism. This module will introduce students to a range of theoretical approaches in the area of Psychology of Terrorism, as well as classic and current research within the field.

The module will be taught through weekly lectures and seminars. In the lecture, the main concepts and ideas will be explained by the module leader, and the seminars will provide the space to discuss the compulsory readings and cover examples from the case studies. Engagement with self-study is essential, as the taught sessions will rely on weekly readings that should be completed in advance. All readings, materials and resources will be available in the module’s NEOlms page.

Active class participation is essential. Students will be expected to participate in all class discussions. This is a way for them to (a) show that they have read (and understood) the material and (b) further their understanding of the literature. Class discussion will also help students develop a nuanced view of the readings, as each of them will likely have a unique perspective on the material.

Assessment methods

• A1 - Written Examination (15%)
  
  • The quiz will consist of multiple-choice questions
  • Marking Grids: A1_Marking Grid_InClassExercise_PychologyTerrorism.pdf
    
• A2 - Oral Assignment (30%)
  • Students will upload a video of their oral presentation of a selected topic of the module
  • Assessment Guidelines: A2_PsychologyTerrorism_Guidelines_OralAssignment.pdf
    
  • Marking Grids: A2_Marking Grid_InClassExercise_PychologyTerrorism.pdf
    
• A3 - Written Examination (15%)
  • This exercise consists of 10 short answer questions
  • Marking Grids: A3_Marking Grid_InClassExercise_PychologyTerrorism.pdf
    
• A4 - Written Assignment (40%)
  • This assessment will assess the understanding of the psychology of terrorism theories and the skills in applying theories in a case study
  • Assessment Guidelines: A4_PsychologyTerrorism_Guidelines_CaseStudy.pdf
    
  • Marking Grids: A4_Marking Grid_FinalAssignment_PychologyTerrorism.pdf
  • Case Study: A4_PsychologyTerrorism_CaseStudy.pdf, taken from Moyano, M., Lobato, R. M., Bélanger, J. J., & Trujillo, H. M. (2021). Preventing and countering violent radicalization: A guide for first-line practitioners. Editorial Universidad de Córdoba.
  • Cover Page: Cover_Sheet_MIUC.docx

Learning Outcome

At the end of the module you will be able to:

LO1. Demonstrate knowledge and depth of understanding of the field of psychology of terrorism. (Summative Assessment 1, 2, 3 & 4)

LO2. Effectively communicate their understanding in written and verbal forms. (Summative Assessment 2, 3 & 4)

LO3. Critically evaluate and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of concepts, phenomena and theories in psychology of terrorism. (Summative Assessment 1, 2, 3 & 4)

LO4. Applied theory and new ideas to develop psychosocial projects to prevent violent extremism. (Summative Assessment 4)

For more detail, please see the attached MSG: MSG_PychologyTerrorism_BaPsychology_2021-22.pdf