S0919 In the Shadow of Fear: Terrorism and its Effect

The aim of this course is to critically examine the goals and means used by modern terrorism and its short and long term social and psychological effects. The psychological sequalea of terror will be reviewed in light of current theoretical formulations and updated empirical research. Both pathogenic and salutogenic perspectives will be discussed and evaluated. The implication of individual, social (e.g. Family and Community) institutionalized (e.g. media) and cultural) factors (e.g. gender roles in attenuating the effects of terror will be assessed. Finally, ideas for conflict resolution will be explored. The course will be based on a combination of formal lectures and class discussions. No preliminary knowledge is required