LFU:online

Curr. 2021 § 5 (1) 15: This module serves to gain in-depth knowledge in selected subject areas of sociology. The students specialise in one or more subject(s) and acquire in-depth knowledge in them.

In this VU on radicalisation and extremism, different theoretical and practical approaches will be presented and discussed. At the beginning of the course, basic terms will be clarified. The key theoretical approaches to radicalisation and extremism are presented, different phenomena (right-wing extremism, jihadism, etc.) will be discussed. The social and legal handling of radicalisation/extremism - in terms of prevention, repression and anti-terror legislation - will be examined. We will also focus on the role of the internet and social media as drivers of polarisation and radicalisation. Finally, deradicalisation and exit work will be discussed.

Input by the lecturer and presentations by the students; discussions in groups/plenum

On the one hand, content relevant to the topic is presented by the lecturerer and by the students. On the other hand, approaches for research practice are taught: Students will work out a feasible research design. 

Presentation, writing of a paper. (Details will be presented in the first session).

To be announced in the first session.

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