Extremism in the Twenty-First Century

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Examines (violent) extremism as ideology and political strategy with linkages to assassinations, militias, political parties, rebellions, or acts of terrorism. Scrutinizes their proliferation on social media along with their domestic and foreign policy expressions. Larger goal is to understand the sources of political violence as well as potential solutions. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits.