This course will explore the forces that led to the 9/11 attacks and the policies the United States adopted in response. We will examine the phenomenon of modern terrorism, the development of the al Qai'da ideology, and the process by which individuals radicalize towards violence.
Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today
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Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today
Université Duke
Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
Semaine
11 heure pour terminer
Week 1: Course Overview and the 9/11 Attacks
In this course, we will examine why al Qai-da attacked America. We will also examine the phenomenon of terrorism, in general, and the radical ideology developed and propagated by Osama bin Laden through al Qaida, more specifically. We will consider why individuals are attracted to this ideology and how they radicalize to violence. We will also explore how the United States addressed terrorism prior to 9/11 and the policy changes the US (and its allies around the globe) faced in the immediate aftermath of the attacks.
3 vidéos (Total 36 min), 4 lectures
4 lectures
Course Overview10 min
Assessments and Grading10 min
Discussion Forums10 min
Week 1: Required Reading10 min
Semaine
21 heure pour terminer
Week 2: What is Terrorism?
Our topic for this week is, what is terrorism. We will try to define terrorism and understand the actions that we're going to be studying in this course, 9/11 and its aftermath. We will examine one of the key debates in this area; can terrorism be executed by a state, or is it only the use of political violence by a non-state actor. You will also learn how to write a policy memo.
8 vidéos (Total 59 min), 1 lecture
8 vidéos
War vs. Crime17 min
Online Resource Search - Catherine Shreve4 min
How to Write a Policy Memo - Overview10 min
How to Write a Policy Memo - Heading and Background7 min
How to Write a Policy Memo - Analysis and Summary5 min
How to Write a Policy Memo - Revision2 min
How to Write a Policy Memo - Proofread2 min
1 lecture
Week 2: Required Reading10 min
Semaine
32 heures pour terminer
Week 3: A Primer on Islam
This week we have a special treat: we will have an extensive conversation with Imam Abdullah Antepli, the Islamic Chaplin here at Duke. We’ll cover a wide range of topics, including Islamic history, law, the role of women and the Muslim experience in the post – 9/11 world.
13 vidéos (Total 96 min), 1 lecture
13 vidéos
Beginnings of Islam7 min
Early Muslim Civilization9 min
What Muslims Believe8 min
The Core Practices of Islam6 min
What is Shariah Law11 min
Shariah and the Rule of Law5 min
What is Jihad'?6 min
The Sword Verses7 min
Osama bin Laden’s Use of Religion4 min
Women in Islam8 min
Women, Islam, & Culture5 min
The Muslim-American Experience Post 9/11- Part 18 min
The Muslim-American Experience Post 9/11 - Part 25 min
1 lecture
Week 3: Required Reading10 min
Semaine
42 heures pour terminer
Week 4: The al Qai'da Ideology
Our topic for this week is the al Qaeda ideology. An ideology is essentially the set of beliefs that an individual, a group, or an organization has to either motivate them or to give that organization purpose. For al Qaeda, of course this is incredibly important because they're trying to motivate individuals to sacrifice their lives for what they view as a great cause.
9 vidéos (Total 87 min), 1 lecture
9 vidéos
An Ideology of Grievance17 min
Biography of Sayyid Qutb10 min
Qutb’s Milestones and a Muslim Revival8 min
Qutb and Jihad8 min
Roots of al Qaeda14 min
Osama Bin Laden’s Ideology12 min
Terminology: What Is Islamism?7 min
Elements of the al Qai’da Ideology4 min
Flaws in the al Qai’da Ideology4 min
1 lecture
Week 4: Required Reading10 min
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Meilleurs avis pour Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today
Excelent, what I love the most was what we learned about Islam, now we can thinking this issues under many points of view.\n\nThanks for sharing your knowledge :D
Outstanding course and content; the interviews really enriched my learning.
Enseignant
David Schanzer
Associate Professor of the PracticeSanford School of Public Policy
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Quand aurai-je accès aux vidéos de cours et aux devoirs ?
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Will I receive a transcript from Duke University for completing this course?
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