Legal and Criminological Aspects of Terrorism

The subject consists of two basic parts concerning criminological and legal aspects of terrorism. The first one discusses the definition problems of the phenomena, tactics of action and the structure of terrorist groups. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of suicide attacks and the financing of terrorism. The second part deals with legal aspects of terrorism and its aim is to acquaint students with applicable international and Polish law and standards in this area. In addition, the issue of applying the latest technologies to combat terrorism will be presented.

Profile of studies - general academic

Form of studies - full-time studies

Course type - specialization

Field and discipline of science - social sciences and legal sciences

Year of study / sem. - year IV / sem. VIII.

Prerequisites - none

The number of teaching hours divided into forms of conducting classes - 15 hours of the seminar (6 h remote asynchronous)

Didactic methods - seminar, consultations, e-learning.

ECTS points - 3

Student workload balance - participation in classes 16 hours (6 h remote asynchronous), preparation for classes and course credit 37,5 hours, participation in consultations related to classes 28,5 hours. Total: 75 hours, corresponding to 3 ECTS credits

Quantitative indicators - student workload related to activities requiring the teacher's direct participation 37,5 hours, which corresponds to 1,5 ECTS points, and student workload that does not require direct teacher participation 37,5 hours, which corresponds to 1,5 ECTS points.

Basic literature:

Bruce Hoffman, Inside Terrorism, New York: Columbia University Press, 2006.

Louise Richardson, What Terrorists Want – Understanding the Enemy, Containing the Threat. New York: Random House, 2006.

Additional literature will be provided by the instructor as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, graduate:

- has in-depth knowledge of the principles and institutions of criminal law, civil law, administrative law, constitutional law, and judicial and administrative procedures - KA7_WG3;

- knows and understands the terminology specific to the various disciplines of law - KA7_WK3;

SKILLS, the graduate:

- is able to correctly interpret and explain the meanings of specific legal norms and mutual relations between these norms within a specific field of law - KA7_UW1;

- moves efficiently in the system of Polish law, uses the norms of individual fields of law to independently solve specific problems; depending on his/her own interests (selected subjects of specialization), he/she has expanded skills to solve complex practical problems within a specific field of law - KA7_UO1;

SOCIAL COMPETENCES, the graduate:

- is able to independently and critically supplement knowledge and skills, extended by the interdisciplinary dimension - KA7_KK2;

Grade scale from 2 to 5.

The final grade consists of:

- preparation of Powerpoint presentation on topic given by teacher and its oral presentation

Completion of e-learning tasks is mandatory. Failure to complete the e-learning decreases the final grade by 0.5 grade.

Activity in class may increase the grade by 0.5 grade.

Depending on the regulations, the final examination may be conducted using electronic means of communication.