Call for Applications for Scholarship for the Online edition of Specialisation Courses in “Prevention and fight against radicalization, terrorism and for international integration and security policies – Political dimensions” and in “Prevention and fight against radicalization, terrorism and for international integration and security policies – Operational dimensions” at University of Bergamo, Italy is open!
Two Specialisation Courses in “Prevention and fight against radicalization, terrorism and for international integration and security policies – Political dimensions” and in “Prevention and fight against radicalization, terrorism and for international integration and security policies – Operational dimensions” have the goal of understanding the problems related to radicalization and the possible ways to give life to inclusion policies, tools and concrete de-radicalization activities, including the identification of precise strategies and educational plans for the prevention of radicalization and to address the issues related to returnees.
The two courses are especially dedicated to stakeholders and actors already active in the field, as an additional tool to further increase knowledge of political dimensions of radicalisation phenomena with a specialised perspective. The course is organised within the framework of the Master programme in “Prevention and fight against radicalisation, terrorism and for international integration and security policies”, a post-graduate course offered by University of Bergamo, and in conjunction with the PRaNet project (Prevention of Radicalisation Network) financed by Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research.
In accordance with their professional interests applicants are free to choose between two types of courses:
- Specialisation Courses in Prevention and fight against radicalization, terrorism and for international integration and security policies – Political dimensions; or
- Specialisation Courses in Prevention and fight against radicalization, terrorism and for international integration and security policies – Operational dimensions .
Participants of course will receive final official Diploma issued by University of Bergamo upon the successful completion of a final exam.
THE PROGRAM IN BRIEF
Type of course: Specialisation course
Entirely taught ONLINE
Language: English
Duration: 120 hours of training in distance learning (approx. 3 to 4 weeks)
When: September – October 2020
Deadline for application: 31 July 2020
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Be a citizen of the Republic of Azerbaijan; - Be a citizen of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree at minimum.
TUITION FEE and SCHOLARSHIP
Tuition fee for the course amounts to € 2 500.
20 selected participants will be awarded with full scholarship covering tuition fees.
APPLICATION PROCESS
In order to be enrolled in the course applicant will be required to submit following documents:
- Electronic copy of Bachelor (or if available, Master) degree diploma accompanied by an official translation into Italian;
- Electronic copy of Transcript of Records (in English);
- Copy of the passport or an ID Document;
- Professional Resume (English);
In order to apply, a candidate must manifest his/her interest and the preferred course of enrollment, by sending required documents to: ceeus@ada.edu.az
SYLLABUS
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Geopolitics and historical-theoretical approaches |
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Regional geopolitical scenarios: the Mediterranean basin, Maghreb and Sahel areas |
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History of terrorism and organized crime |
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Terrorism and violent extremism |
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Types of Terrorism and Targets |
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Religious Terrorism |
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Jihadism and analysis of terrorist threat |
De-radicalisation strategies |
Radicalisation process and strategies |
Counter radicalisation and de-radicalisation |
Women’s response to extremist violence: a European perspective on the paths towards radicalization |
">De radicalisation policies and exit strategies |
The following teaching modules will be covered within the course in “Prevention and fight against radicalization, terrorism and for international integration and security policies – Operational dimensions”:
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Contrast and prevention of terrorism: theoretical and national approaches |
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Prevention and investigation techniques |
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Intelligence and counterterrorism |
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Jihadism and Far right extremism |
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Radicalisation and deradicalisation policies in the United Kingdom: A Case study |
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Cybesecurity and cyberdefence |
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Contrast and prevention of terrorism: international experiences |
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Counter-terrorism and human rights guarantees in practice. Case study: Terrorist threat in Bosnia and Herzegovina. |
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Azerbaijan and prevention policies against religious terrorism |
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Algeria and its integrated system of prevention and investigation on the phenomenon of violent extremism |
Specialisation Course is funded sponsored within the framework of the PRaNet project (Prevention of Radicalisation Network) financed by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research within the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ 2017/2020 “Strategy for the promotion abroad of the Italian higher education program”.
Further information and useful links:
PRaNet Project: https://www.projectpranet.com/en/ ; https://www.projectpranet.com/en/vocational-training/
University of Bergamo: https://en.unibg.it/