Spring 2025 Political Science BC3054 section 001

POLITICAL VIOLENCE

Call Number 00788
Day & Time
Location
TR 5:40pm-6:55pm
To be announced
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Marjorie Castle
Type LECTURE
Course Description

When is violence used against noncombatants in conflicts and what is the impact of such violence? This course focuses on violence against civilians by armed organizations, whether states or non-state actors. We will examine a variety of explanations for such violence, including rationalist, psychological/emotion-based, and organizational approaches. We will also discuss the impact of political violence. Does it get the job done, so to speak? Does violence move terrorist groups closer to their goals? Does indiscriminate violence by the state spur rebellion or suppress insurgencies? Does insurgent violence against civilians make them more or less effective? While we emphasize violence intentionally causing harm to civilians we will also consider collateral damage.

Web Site Vergil
Department Political Science @Barnard
Enrollment 35 students (35 max) as of 9:06PM Friday, December 6, 2024
Status Full
Subject Political Science
Number BC3054
Section 001
Division Barnard College
Section key 20251POLS3054X001