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Theoretical Debates in International Relations

Code 15684
Year 1
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 6
Workload TP(45H)
Scientific area Relações Internacionais
Entry requirements None applicable.
Learning outcomes O1- Provide students with theoretical and methodological instruments that allow them to investigate, analyze, interpret and even reflect on the international/global reality in a scientific way.
O2- Identity, select and evaluate documentary and bibliographic information sources from International
Relations authors.
O3 - Deepen the knowledge of ideas, core concepts and interpretations of the main theories in IR.
O4 - Understand the emergence of IR theories and the theoretical debates in their historical context.
O5 - Acquire the ability to produce and communicate in writing and orally scientific work.
The transversal skills to be developed:
Written communication
Oral communication
Reading
Responsibility;
Communication of knowledge rigorously
Syllabus P1 - Two philosophical traditions - Thomas Hobbes
P2 - Two philosophical traditions - Immanuel Kant
P3 – Strategy - Clausewitz
P4 – Class struggle - Marx
P5 – Liberalism, Idealism and Neoliberalism
P6 – Realism
P7 - Neo-Realism
P8 – International Society - English School
P9 - Constructivism
P10 - Critical theory and Structuralism
Main Bibliography Viotti, Paul R. e Mark V. Kauppi (2012 fifth edition) International Relations Theory. Longman.
Dunne, Tim, Milja Kurki, e Steve Smith (2013 third edition) International Relations Theories, discipline and diversity. Oxford University Press.
Wendt, Alexander (1999) Social Theory of International Politics. Cambridge University Press.
Bull, Hedley (1977) (2002) A Sociedade Anárquica – um estudo da ordem na política mundial. Editora Universidade de Brasília
Keohane, Robert (1986) (ed) Neorealism and its critics. Columbia University Press
Mearsheimer, John J. (2009) Reckless States and Realism. International Relations 2009; 23; 241
Kenneth, Waltz (1979) Theory of International Politics. Addison-Wesley Publishing Company
Morgenthau, Hans (2003) (1948) Política entre Nações – a luta pelo poder e pela paz. Imprensa oficial do Estado de São Paulo, Editora Universidade de Brasília.
Marx, Karl e Engels, Frederik (1890) Manifesto do Partido Comunista
Clausewitz, Carl von (1832) Da Guerra



Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria Theoretical sessions or lecture by the teacher, realization in and out of the classroom of written exercises by the students (for example application of theoretical models, preparation of questions and reflections on a particular subject, problem-solving); discussion main ideas of class texts; organization of debates and analysis of case studies. Teachers of the course provide students with advance preparatory materials for classes to improve background information and facilitate participatory reflection by students. The preparatory materials represent important learning resources and are available on the University's e-learning platform. Contact sessions include in balanced doses the teacher's presentation and the discussion with the class. The exhibition is supported by powerpoints or photocopied texts.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2023-12-15

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