This is an introductory course to terrorism using a criminological or criminal justice framework for studying terrorists and their organisations, terrorist origins, goals, and ideologies, and counter terrorism and anti-terrorism. You will learn about the structure and dynamics of terrorism in America, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. You will also consider terrorist weapons, strategies and tactics, the hot spots in which terrorists operate, their use of the media, and theories of counter terrorism. The history, present, and future of terrorism are equally emphasised. You will review definitions and typologies of terrorism, analyse specific concepts in context, and discuss your thoughts about terrorism, including its local and global implications.