Saturday, June 12, 2010

Good Job on all Postings for Saturday June 12th

All postings look good.

Just a reminder, all written assignments and FEMA course completion proof will be due no later than Sunday, June 13th, at midnight. The assignments need to be emailed to Gtelesco@mdc.edu.

(Additional time being given for turning in assignments.)

Any issues, contact me directly at my cell phone and I will return your call as soon as possible.

Dr. T

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

SATURDAY JUNE 12th ASSIGNMENT

GROUP STUDENT TITLE CHAPTER


1 Alfonso,Argelio Beginnings of Modern Terrorism Chapter 6
1 Arocha,Tiffany Beginnings of Modern Terrorism Chapter 6
1 Belizaire,Berline Beginnings of Modern Terrorism Chapter 6
1 Blanc,Carole Beginnings of Modern Terrorism Chapter 6
1 Bullock,Rochelle Beginnings of Modern Terrorism Chapter 6

2 Carter,Rebecc Irish Trouble Chapter 7
2 Church-Rhodes,Anna Irish Trouble Chapter 7
2 Collazo,Ana,Patricia Irish Trouble Chapter 7
2 Curbelo,Irene,C Irish Trouble Chapter 7
2 De Armas,Marvin Irish Trouble Chapter 7


3 Del Castillo,Carlo, Latin American Influences Chapter 8
3 Dorelien,Bastia Latin American Influences Chapter 8
3 Dulcio,Rose,Bertha Latin American Influences Chapter 8
3 Fernandez,Michael Latin American Influences Chapter 8
3 Fleites,Fernando Latin American Influences Chapter 8

4 Forbes,Helena Middle East Chapter 9
4 Haeckel,Timur Middle East Chapter 9
4 Hernandez,Idalia Middle East Chapter 9
4 Lacroix,Jennifer Middle East Chapter 9
4 Leon,Jesus Middle East Chapter 9


5 Love,Arlene Israel & Palestine Chapter 10
5 Martinez,Jennifer Israel & Palestine Chapter 10
5 Michel,Rubenson Israel & Palestine Chapter 10
5 Olivo,Jesmar Israel & Palestine Chapter 10
5 Rodriguez,Alexander Israel & Palestine Chapter 10

6 Rodriguez,Mildred Intl Umbrella Groups & Terror Networks Chapter 11
6 Roso,Yasnay Intl Umbrella Groups & Terror Networks Chapter 11
6 Salas,Juan,Jose Intl Umbrella Groups & Terror Networks Chapter 11
6 Sanchez,Jesica Intl Umbrella Groups & Terror Networks Chapter 11
6 Sanon,Augustine Intl Umbrella Groups & Terror Networks Chapter 11

7 Scarlett,Henri Africa, Asia & Pacific Rim Chapter 12
7 Seraphin,Barry Africa, Asia & Pacific Rim Chapter 12
7 Simmons,Tamika Africa, Asia & Pacific Rim Chapter 12
7 Smith,Tresa Africa, Asia & Pacific Rim Chapter 12
7 Tookes,Rochelle Africa, Asia & Pacific Rim Chapter 12

8 Torrens,Neil Europe, Turkey & Russia Chapter 13
8 Valdez,Santiago Europe, Turkey & Russia Chapter 13
8 Vazquez,Priscilla Europe, Turkey & Russia Chapter 13
8 Williams,Darnell Europe, Turkey & Russia Chapter 13
8 Woods,Soincerae Europe, Turkey & Russia Chapter 13

alternate Zamora,Roberto,M (TBA)



TASK ASSIGNMENT


1. Elect a Team Leader will be responsible to:
a) delegate/ coordinate responsibilities
b) post team attendance on the blog Saturday June 12th
c) post Self Check answers on the blog Saturday June 12th

2. Each team must answer ALL “Self Check” questions in the chapter. Be sure to divide these self check questions among team members. The answers to these questions will be researched and answered by the INDIVIDUAL member assigned to that specific “self check” question and posted by the team leader on the blog on Saturday June 12th by NOON.

3. Each individual on the team assigned to their general topic and chapter will be responsible to EMAIL the answers to all 3 writing assignments. While team members are encouraged to work together on the writing assignments, each individual is responsible for their own individual responses (in their own words) and will be required to submit their individual responses electronically (via GTelesco@mdc.edu NO LATER THAN SUNDAY June 13th 4PM).

4. All students must have all work submitted (both FEMA courses, FBI Terrorism web site Executive Summary, group chapter writing assignments) by Sunday June 13th 4pm. All certificates from FEMA can be secured by the student and DO NOT NEED TO BE TURNED IN, however email verifications from FEMA advising student that they passed the courses must be submitted electronically (via GTelesco@mdc.edu no later than Sunday June 13th at 4pm).

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Syllabus

GTelesco@mdc.edu

917-579-3750

Office Hours prior to and following class on Saturday

DESCRIPTION
This accelerated course requires full attendance (on ground and asynchronous)and will cover the following objectives:

WHY THE TERM TERRORISM IS PEJORATIVE

THE SPECTRUM OF DEFINITIONS & TYPOLOGIES

RELIGION & TERRORISM

THE FORCE MULTIPLIER ROLE OF MEDIA IN TERRORISM

TACTICS OF TERRORISM

STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK OF CELLS/ NETWORKS

FINANCING OF TERRORISM

FALSE FLAG TERRORISM

ASYNCHRONOUS COMPONENT (35 POINTS)

As part of the ASYNCHORNOUS (ONLINE) segment you will be required to complete
*(2) Emergency Management Institute courses through FEMA (30 points/ 15 points each)
* After reviewing the FBI Terrorism web site you will be required to prepare an
Executive Summary that will be discussed in class(5 points.

RESEARCH PROJECT (15 POINTS)

On the Third Saturday (weekend # 3) you will be required to meet with your assigned group and research your assigned Terrorist Group. You will be given this assignment at the end of weekend # 2 along with the assigned team leaders for you to report to on Saturday # 3. You will be required to meet with your group on Saturday # 3 and divide up the research responsibilities and specific questions for posting on the blog. A thorough explanation of all that is required will be handed out in class on Weekend # 2. The team work and research paper (individual) consists of 15 points. You will be required to blog your research responses on that Saturday. The remainder of the time will be dedicated to finishing up ALL FEMA Emergency Management Institute Coursework, FBI Terrorism site and executive summary and Research Project Assignment.


OPEN BOOK EXAMINATION (50 total points) On weekend # 1 you will be given a comprehensive study guide. On weekend # 2 you will be given the open book examination. You will also be allowed to use powerpoint handouts. Be sure to bring them to Saturday # 2.