APG5666 Terrorism, counter-terrorism and technology
Faculty of Arts
APG5666 Terrorism, counter-terrorism and technology is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Overview
This unit aims to provide a critical understanding of terrorism, counter-terrorism and the role of technology in both the application and prevention of political violence. In particular, it examines the phenomenon of terrorism by considering the historical, social, political, economic and systemic contexts in which it is embedded; the ethical and practical problems faced by the modern liberal democratic state in responding to both domestic and international terrorism; and the complexities introduced by new technology such as social media to terrorism and counter-terrorism. These issues will be explored across a series of case studies and scenarios, to provide practical insights into the themes and theories the course explores.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Analytical exerciseExercise30%
- Research taskWritten30%
- Policy briefWritten40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the historical, social, political, economic and systemic contexts of terrorism;
- 2
Critically evaluate the different theoretical and conceptual approaches to terrorism and counter-terrorism;
- 3
Identify and analyse ethical and practical dilemmas and solutions to the challenges posed by terrorism and counter-terrorism responses;
- 4
Critically analyse the relationship between terrorism, counter-terrorism and technology;
- 5
Undertake a research project based on a terrorism or counter-terrorism case study.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
Learning resources
Required resources
This unit requires access to a laptop that meets minimum specifications (https://www.monash.edu/esolutions/students/bring-your-own-device-byod). Free specialist software is available via MoVE (https://www.monash.edu/learning-teaching/innovation/learning-technologies/move).
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Alexandra Phelan
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Alexandra Phelan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5666?
APG5666 has no prerequisites.
When is APG5666 offered?
In 2027, APG5666 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
How much work is APG5666?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5666 have an exam?
No. APG5666 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.