SCLG2623 Sociology of Terror (University of Sydney): rated 2.0/5 overall across 1 review collected on USYD Wall.
SCLG2623 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Sociology and Criminology. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 恐怖社会学
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Sociology and Criminology
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This unit examines the relationship between terror, fear and the exercise of social and political power. Exploring themes of genocide, torture, war, terrorism and violence, students examine the production of the abject and victims, the symbolism and use of the body in the exercise and experience of power.
SCLG2623 has 1 scored review: overall 2.0/5 · usefulness 2.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 2.0 stars).
The course panel on USYD Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is SCLG2623 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: usefulness 2.0/5, overall 2.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches SCLG2623, and when is it offered?
A: SCLG2623 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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