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Syllabus Simulation: Germany and Terror - 54828
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Last update 14-12-2016
HU Credits: 1

Degree/Cycle: 2nd degree (Master)

Responsible Department: cont. german studies:politics, soc.&cult

Semester: 1st Semester

Teaching Languages: English

Campus: Mt. Scopus

Course/Module Coordinator: Mr. Tamir Sinai

Coordinator Email: tamir.sinai@gmail.com

Coordinator Office Hours: by prior arrangement

Teaching Staff:
Mr.

Course/Module description:
The course will explore current and future avenues of cooperation in security related matters between Germany and Israel. The methodology consists of online-preparation and a table-top exercise which puts students into the roles of top German and Israeli security professionals who coordinate security cooperation in the framework of German/Israeli government consultations.

Course/Module aims:
A general, short and pithy statement which informs a student about the subject matter, approach, breadth, and applicability of the course. A detailed list of subjects is not required in this section (2-4 sentences).

Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
On completion of the course students will be able to:
• Explain the range and nature of issues which make up the realm of security cooperation between the two states
• demonstrate an understanding of both sides' interest in this cooperation
• plan and prepare arguments that stress the added benefits of such cooperation
• criticise and/or defend the more controversial projects of cooperation
• grasp the legal and societal limits and restrictions of security cooperation
• present their arguments in favor of security cooperation projects

Attendance requirements(%):
90.00%

Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: Table-top exercise

Course/Module Content:
Introduction, individual and collective research on the subject, exercise. Debriefing and discussion.

Required Reading:
TBD

Additional Reading Material:
Recommended reading.

Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 0 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 0 %
Assignments 75 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 25 %
Active participation in the EXE

Additional information:
 
Students needing academic accommodations based on a disability should contact the Center for Diagnosis and Support of Students with Learning Disabilities, or the Office for Students with Disabilities, as early as possible, to discuss and coordinate accommodations, based on relevant documentation.
For further information, please visit the site of the Dean of Students Office.
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