Are you interested in the MSc Crisis and Security Management (CSM), specialisation Governance of Radicalism, Extremism, and Terrorism? Do you want to know more about what it is like to follow this master’s programme at Leiden University? Be a CSM Student for a Day!

(max. 15 students)

Take part in a Student for a Day at MSc Crisis and Security Management

If you decide to join this Student for a Day event, you:

• attend the lecture 'Next steps – terrorism research going forward’ Professor Joana Cook. This lecture is part of the course 'The State of the Art and its Discontents'
• meet the student ambassador Elmira Schreitling;
• will have the possibility to ask all your questions about Crisis and Security Management, specialisation Governance of Radicalism, Extremism, and Terrorism.

It’s an ideal opportunity to get to know the MSc Crisis and Security Management, specialisation Governance of Radicalism, Extremism, and Terrorism.

Programme

08:30 hrs.	Start your Student for a Day at Wijnhaven
09:15 - 12:00 hrs.	'Next steps – terrorism research going forward’ Professor Joana Cook.
12:00 - 12:30 hrs.	Q&A

This lecture is at another location, so please be on time at Wijnhaven, Turfmarkt 99 The Hague.

After your registration, you will receive an e-mail with more information a few days before this event starts. If you register, we expect you to come and join this event. If you have to cancel, please sent an e-mail to Elmira Schreitling.

About this Course 'The State of the Art and its Discontents'

Critically reviewing existing research on terrorism requires a thorough understanding of how knowledge on this subject is produced and utilised by a range of actors both within and beyond the walls of the academy. This course will hone students’ ability to critically review academic knowledge by delving into some of the main dilemma’s facing terrorism scholars. These range from academic agenda setting (how are research topics and questions determined?) and methodological challenges (how to study a controversial phenomenon like terrorism) to the question of evaluation (how do we know whether the many applied studies have value?). Students will get to know the state of the art on terrorism studies, and specifically where it has fallen short in terms of topical coverage, concepts, methods and real-world impact. For instance, what have been the consequences of the field’s long-established difficulties with accessing reliable primary sources? The course will combine interactive working methods and team work with individual study.

Whether related to terrorism or another aspect of security studies, the ability to critically and dispassionately analyse important societal phenomena in both individual and group capacities is a key professional skill for those pursuing careers related to the management of crises and security challenges. Moreover, understanding and being able to critique knowledge production on controversial topics like (counter)terrorism is an important enabler of responsible citizenship, and crucial for informed policy formation and the development of relevant practices. Read more

Contact

If you have questions about the Master's programme Crisis and Security Management, please contact the programme via csm@fgga.leidenuniv.nl.

If you have questions about this event, please contact the student ambassador Elmira Schreitling.