CRJ 412: International Terrorism (2017 Summer – B) 2017SummerB-X-CRJ412-46070-4685
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Arizona State University
School of Criminology & Criminal Justice Department
Course Number: CRJ 412: Summer II, June 29th – August 8th, 2017
Course Title: International Terrorism
Credits; 3 Credit Hours
Pre-requisites None
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Jeffeory G. Hynes, (Ed.D.)
Retired Commander (September 2011) Phoenix Police Department
Work & Cell Phone; 602-332-8380
E-mail ASU or
jeff.hynes@gccaz.edu or jgh3612@icloud.com
When emailing me, please include the course number “CRJ 412” in the subject of your email, so I
can prioritize it over other emails that are not course related.
OFFICE HOURS: Available Monday through Friday 0900 to 1700 and arrangements can be made to
meet at one of the following locations or text, email or call me and any of the numbers or emails
listed please.
ASU West Campus
ASU Downtown Campus
Glendale Community College
This course uses a “Three before Me” policy for student to faculty communications. When questions
arise during the course of this class, please remember to check three sources for an answer before
emailing your instructor:
1. Course Syllabus
2. Announcements in Blackboard
3. The Q & A Forum
This policy will help you in potentially identifying answers before I can get back to you, and it also
helps your instructor from answering similar questions or concerns multiple times.
COURSE MEETING TIMES AND LOCATION: On-line Course
(https://www.asu.edu/ https://webapp4.asu.edu/myasu/ )
Catalog Description:
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This course provides the student with a systematic examination of the structural, organizational
and political characteristics that affect the topic of international terrorism.
Learning Goals
At the completion of this course, students will be able to: provide you with understanding &
knowledge of the Homeland Security Issue from both an international and international perspective
and the many facets associated within law enforcement profession.
Competencies /Objectives:
1. Be able to describe international threats from both political and religious perspectives
2. Explain the philosophical concepts associated with the will to harm individuals in large
numbers
3. Identify & discuss the multiple theoretical approaches to defending against
international threats and examine historical significance of past events
4. Explain international threats as they apply in today’s world
5. Be able to describe the history of terrorist events and, through weekly reading and
postings, explain the historical progression of international terrorist events
6. Explain international threats as they apply in today’s world regarding the Middle East,
Africa, Central and East Asia.
7. Be able to describe the history of terrorist events and, through weekly reading and
postings, explain the historical progression of international terrorist events concerning
Europe, North and South America.
8. From a futurist perspective, explain in detail, through discussions, research and
postings, a specific application of preventative measures against international security
threats
9. From a futurist perspective and from postings and class presentations, explain how the
world is more secure post-9/11 from a threat perspective
10. From a futurist standpoint, explain the role of being a “leader in a changing threat
environment” as it relates to solving short and long-term dynamic issues facing the
international community
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Textbook eBook Access Site:
REQUIRED BOOKS: eBooks & content access site: You must do this please to be in this class:
CT2Learn is an education company that has published or manages much of the required course
content. To access this content, you will need to subscribe to the CT2Learn content platform.
The past textbook utilized for this class was over $180, so we are saving you a significant amount
of money by using ct2learn.
To subscribe, go to; www.ct2learn.com (external link: www.ct2learn.com ), register and pay for the
course or an annual membership. Once you have completed this step you will have access to all of
your course materials, including required reading content and other resources.
Option 1: CT2Learn for CJ & Public Safety 70 Day Term (Recommended for this course)
ISBN: 9781938087127
Author: Curriculum Tech
Estimated Price: $74.99 (new)
Used Retail Price is $0.00; eBook type is Web; eBook format is Adobe Ebook Reader;
Option 2: CT2Learn for CJ & Public Safety 140 Day Semester Member
ISBN: 9781938087233
Author: Curriculum Technology
Estimated Price: $124.99 (new)
Used Retail Price is $0.00; eBook type is Web; eBook format is Adobe Ebook Reader;
Option 3: CT2Learn for CJ & Public Safety 365 Day Full Term
ISBN: 9781938087134
Author: Curriculum Technology
Estimated Price: $224.99 (new)
Used Retail Price is $0.00; eBook type is Web; eBook format is Adobe Ebook Reader;
Additional weekly readings are listed within each week’s module /content discussion/s and
assignment area.
OTHER REQUIRED RESOURCES:
This course requires that you have access to a computer that can access the internet. You will
need to have access to, and be able to use, the following hardware and software packages:
A functioning computer, up-to-date within the last 5 years. Please note, mobile devices such as tablets or smartphones are not recommended for use with Blackboard. The Blackboard mobile app can be used for occasionally checking on the course, but the
mobile app will not display the course in its entirety. You must access the course
regularly from a full-featured laptop or desktop computer.
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A web browser, updated to the most recent version. Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari
are the preferred browsers for accessing Blackboard. Internet Explorer is not recommended for use with Blackboard.
Adobe Acrobat Reader (free)
Adobe Flash Player (free)
Microphone and speaker attached to your computer
A word processing software, such as Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, or Open Office.
You are responsible for having a reliable computer and internet connection throughout the
course.
STATEMENT OF WORKLOARD EXPECTATIONS:
The Arizona Board of Regents, the governing board for ASU, NAU, and the U of A, has a policy
for how much time students should invest in their courses: “A minimum of 45 hours of work by
each student is required for each unit of credit.”
Therefore, in a 3-credit course, students should expect to invest 45 hours in class meetings (or
the online equivalent), as well as 90 hours doing homework and assignments—a total of 135 hours
in any given session (A, B, or C).
This translates to 18 hours per week engaging with the learning assignments (i.e.,
readings, online lectures and activities, assignments and assessments, and studying) for an
online classes that meet over a 7.5 week-semester or the shortened condensed summer
schedule. As you register for courses, keep this 135-hour standard in mind because during some
semesters your work and/or family commitments may prevent you from taking a full load of
classes.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES: & Topic Schedule
Assigned week Schedule
Week / Module Assignments Due Dates
Week 1
This is a condensed course and
therefore from the 8 week
version of this course some
content weeks will be
combined as will the
assignments. Please don’t
become overwhelmed we will
Assignments:
1) Discussion Question: Each
posting should be
200 to 300 words and include a
reference:
200 words = 70%
Initial Discussion
Posting is due
Wednesday July 5th
by 11:59pm
Response posting &
essay is due on Saturday
by midnight July 8th,
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through this material
together.
This week, we will examine the
concept of terrorism and
begin to describe international
threats from political and
religious perspectives.
We will also continue to
introduce the concept of
terrorism by examining the
structure, strategies and goals
of international terrorist
groups
250 words = 85%
300 words = 100%
Respond to at least 1 other
student’s posting, see format
please 150 to 200 word response
(equals 2 writing pages)
2) Critical Thinking Essay
APA Formatted, with a least three
or more references; see the
examples provided please.
350 words = 70%
425 words = 85%
700 words = 100% (equals 2 writing
pages)
2017
Total writing pages for
week one:
Discussion postings: 2
pages
Essay: 2 pages
Week One: Total 4
pages of written
expression
Week 2
In our second week of
coursework together, we will
examine the philosophical
concepts associated with the
will to harm individuals in large
numbers.
We will also examine the
multiple theoretical
approaches to defending
against international threats
by studying the historical
significance of past events.
In addition, we will examine
international threats as they
apply in today’s world,
centering on Europe.
We will also continue to
describe the history of
terrorist events and explain
Assignments
1) Discussion Questions
Each posting should be 200 to 300
words and include a reference:
200 words = 70%
250 words = 85%
300 words = 100%
Critical Thinking Essay
APA Formatted, with a least three
or more references; see the
examples provided please.
350 words = 70%
425 words = 85%
Initial Discussion
Posting is due
Wednesday July 12th
by 11:59pm
Response posting &
essay is due Saturday
Midnight 11:59pm, July
15th, 2017
Total writing pages for
Week Two:
Discussion postings: 2
pages
Essay: 2 pages
Week Two: Total 4
pages of written
expression
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the historical progression of
international terrorist events,
again focusing on Europe.
we will examine international
threats as they apply in
today’s world, centering on
Europe.
We will also continue to
describe the history of
terrorist events and explain
the historical progression of
international terrorist events,
again focusing on Europe
700 words = 100% (equals 2 writing
pages)
Week 3
In our third week of
coursework together, we will
examine international threats
as they apply in today’s world,
centering on the Middle East
and Africa.
We will also continue to
describe the history of
terrorist events and explain
the historical progression of
international terrorist events,
again focusing on the Middle
East and Africa
Assignments
Discussion Questions
Each posting should be 200 to 300
words and include a reference:
200 words = 70%
250 words = 85%
300 words = 100%
Respond to at least 1 other
student’s posting, see format
please 150 to 200 word response
(equals 2 writing pages)
2) Critical Thinking Essay
APA Formatted, with a least three
or more references; see the
examples provided please.
350 words = 70%
425 words = 85%
700 words = 100%; (equals 2
The initial Discussion
Posting is due
on Wednesday by
midnight of July 19th,
2017
The response posting &
essay is due by
Saturday 11:59pm
July 22nd, 2017
Total writing pages for
Week Three:
Discussion postings: 2
pages
Essay: 2 pages
Week Three: Total 4
pages of written
expression
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writing pages)
Week 4
In our fourth week of
coursework together, we will
examine international threats
as they apply in today’s world,
centering on Central Asia and
East Asia.
We will also continue to
describe the history of
terrorist events and explain
the historical progression of
international terrorist events,
again focusing on Central Asia
and East Asia.
We will also wrap up our
examination of international
threats, finishing with North
America and South America.
We will also continue to
describe the history of
terrorist events and explain
the historical progression of
international terrorist events,
again focusing on North
America and South America
Discussion Questions
Each posting should be 200 to 300
words and include a reference:
200 words = 70%
250 words = 85%
300 words = 100%
Respond to at least 1 other
student’s posting, see format
please 150 to 200 word response
(equals 2 writing pages)
Critical Thinking Essay
APA Formatted, with a least three
or more references; see the
examples provided please.
350 words = 70%
425 words = 85%
700 words = 100% (equals 2 writing
pages)
Initial Discussion
Posting is due
Wednesday July 26th
The response posting &
essay is due by
Saturday 11:59pm
July 29th, 2017
Total writing pages for
Week Four:
Discussion postings: 2
pages
Essay: 2 pages
Week Four: Total 4
pages of written
expression
Week 5 Research paper
Cover page &
5 to 7 pages of
5 pages of content = 70%
6 pages of content = 85%
7 pages of content = 100%
content, double spaced,
12 font
(Arial or New Times Roman),
Minimum of 5 sources
Due Saturday August
5th, 2017 by 11:59pm
August 6 – 9th, Final
Course Clarifications
Final Day of Class:
Wednesday August 9th,
2017
Week 5: Total 7 pages
of written expression
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cited
with a table of contents,
Bibliography & cover page.
100 points possible
Total pages of written
expression for CRJ 412
= 23 Pages
Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking Essays/Summaries:
Critical thinking essays/summaries are due at the end of each module week. Critical thinking essays
showcase your knowledge of the competencies based from the materials that have been presented..
Your essay is a summarization of an examined topic from the week’s offered material. At least one
of your references must be from the ct2learn content material.
You are responsible to demonstrate your learning by considering multiple perspectives
and referencing at least three sources of content that have been assigned for the designated week.
Your essay should focus on the following:
1. What you learned about the module competencies presented for the designated week.
2. What new information you gathered from the PowerPoint slides, videos, articles and other
assigned reading.
3. What critical thinking you engaged in and what new connections were made about the topic.
This is your opportunity to tell the instructor what you have learned from the assigned content by
focusing on the criteria listed above. If you wish to research and include sources in addition to the
ct2learn content provided, please feel free to do so and cite that work appropriately. The critical
thinking essays/summaries are graded (50 points each).
Additional Assignment Requirements
Use APA formatting (including a cover page, Running Head, in-text citations and a reference page)
Times New Roman or Arial font in a 12 pt. font, and one-inch margins. See the following guidelines
and utilize the samples provided for APA formatting.
Assignments will be uploaded using Safeassignment, an anti-plagiarism tool selected by the
college. Review the grading rubric for each assignment to earn the maximum points possible. APA
format is required throughout. Your safeassignment scores should not be over 15% please as a goal.
In-text Citations:
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https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/02/
Reference List: Electronic Sources
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/
Format:
Cover Page:
Running Head
Your Name
Essay Title
Word Count
Professor’s Name
Page 2:
Body:
Narrative
Reference Page:
3 separate reference/s are required with each essay submission, such as.
Borum, R. (2004). Psychology of Terrorism. Retrieved 17 November 2014 from
https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/208552.PDF
A Military Guide to Terrorism in the Twenty-first Century, 15 August 2007. Retrieved 16
November 2014 from http://ct2learn.com/els/index.php?cID=1048
Homicide Bombers Overview. Retrieved 16 November 2014 from http://ct2learn.com/els/
index.php /member-home/learning-resources/resources/terrorism-and-homeland-security
/homicide-bombers-overview/
Curriculum Technology Ct2learn (2015). Department of Homeland Security – National
Framework, May 29, 2015. Retrieved from: http://ct2learn.com/els/index.php?cID=2253
Your assigned essay/summary should be between 350 to 700 words; remember to correctly cite
your work please. To earn the maximum possible points please attain the 700 word count and utilize
the guiding elements in the matrix below.
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350 Words = 75%
525 Words = 85%
700 Words = 100%
Additional helpful APA Links:
http://blog.apastyle.org/apastyle/2016/11/writing-website-in-text-citations-and-
references.html?_ga=1.254116872.1000275589.1481821942
http://apastyle.org/learn/quick-guide-on-references.aspx#In-Text
http://apastyle.org/learn/quick-guide-on-references.aspx#Bibliography
Critical Thinking Essay/Summary Grading Matrix
Criteria Ratings Max
Pts
Content The essay
provides a
comprehensiv
e summary of
the assigned
week content.
References at
least three
different
sources from
the module.
Clearly
showcases
the assigned
week
competencies.
All sources
used are
current and
appropriate.
20 pts
The essay
provides a
comprehensive
summary of the
assigned week
content.
References at
least three
different
sources from
the module.
Adequately
addresses
assigned week
competencies.
All sources used
are current and
appropriate.
16 pts
The
essay
provides
a general
summary
of the
assigned
week
content.
Referenc
es less
than
three
sources
from the
module or
referenc
es are
not
academic
ally
sound.
12 pts
The essay
provides a
general
summary of
the
assigned
week
content.
Sources are
not used or
are
inappropriat
e.
6 pts
The essay
does not
adequately
summarize
the
assigned
week
content.
Sources
are not
used or
not used
appropriat
ely.
0 pts
20 pts
Writing
Mechani
cs
Writer is
clearly in
command of
Writing is
largely free of
mechanical
Some
mechanic
al errors
Frequent
and
repetitive
Errors are
pervasive
enough
15 pts
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