This course is part of the UBC Future Global Leaders on-campus program for high school students ages 15–18.
Since the 9/11 attacks in New York, on September 20, 2001, there have been thousands of terrorist attacks and the politics of terrorism continues to be a dominant theme in global discourse.
In this course, we examine the politics of terrorism, including terrorist groups and individuals, terrorist origins, goals, and ideologies through the medium of lecture, discussion and film. Course work includes examining the structure and dynamics of terrorism along with terrorist weapons, strategies and tactics, the hot spots in which terrorists operate and their use of the media.
We also review definitions and typologies of terrorism, analyze specific actions in context, and discuss intelligence concepts and components, as we seek to better understand the politics of terrorism.
This course appeals to anyone interested in political science, politics, international relations and current world events.
Dr. ROBERT FARKASCH, PhD, is a Faculty lecturer in the Political Science Department at UBC, where he teaches international political economy, international relations and terrorism studies. He received his doctorate in political science from York University, master’s degree in international political economy from the Norman Paterson School for International Affairs and bachelor’s degree (hons) in economics and psychology.
To register
To register, add the available session to your cart. In your cart, select the applicable enrolment option. You can pay a CAD$500 now or pay in full. Select “Pay Deposit” if you wish to pay a CAD$500 deposit now and the balance later. Select “Pay Full Amount” if you wish to pay in full now.
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Course format
This course is held on the UBC Vancouver campus. You attend class in-person 9am–12pm, Monday through Friday. After lunch, you attend university preparation workshops and participate in group activities on campus from 1:30–3pm. You can also join the Virtual Student Lounge, hosted by our UBC Student Ambassadors. Meet other Future Global Leaders from across Canada and around the world.
Cost details
| Fees per two-week course (including workshops)* | Residence option | Commuter option |
| International students | $4,820 CAD | $2,295 CAD |
| Canadian students (including Permanent Residents) | $3,820 CAD | $1,795 CAD |
*All fees are subject to change