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11316
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
10
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| Workload |
TP(45H)
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| Scientific area |
Ciência Política
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Entry requirements |
n.a.
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Mode of delivery |
Face to face and videoconferencing.
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Work placements |
UBI and UA.
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Learning outcomes |
The main aim of this course is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of Political Science themes and issues in the areas of political philosophy, comparative politics, governance and political communication, familiarising them with the results of recent and most relevant research in these areas.
The objectives of this course are:
- Broadening and deepening the scientific culture of the area: acquiring and integrating knowledge of cutting-edge research.
- Formulation, using appropriate conceptual tools, of research questions based on the literature.
- Acquisition of high-level skills to think critically, problematise, evaluate, analyse and synthesise issues and problems in Political Science in an autonomous manner.
- Acquisition of the ability to relate themes and problems from different sub-fields in a relevant way.
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Syllabus |
MODULE I – Political Philosophy
- Rationality and emotions in politics;
- Public opinion, persuasion, and democratic propaganda;
- Theories of Justice – capabilities approach and primary goods approach.
MODULE II - Comparative Politics
- Institutions and New Institutionalism;
- Comparative Political Institutions;
- Institutions and political outcomes.
MODULE III - Governance
- Institutions and Governance;
- Subnational Governance;
- Challenges and future development of governance theories.
MODULE IV - Political Communication
- Negativity bias, sources of information and satisfaction with democracy;
- Populism, social media, and disinformation;
- Social movements and communication.
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Main Bibliography |
Baldersheim, H. & Rose, L.E., eds., (2010). Territorial Choice: The Politics of Boundaries and Borders. New York: Palgrave
Caillé, A.; Lazzeri, C.; & Senellart, M., eds. (2007). Histoire raisonnée de la philosophie morale et politique: Tome 1. Paris: Flammarion
Cunningham, F. (2001). Theories of Democracy. A Critical Introduction. London: Routledge
Dahl, R. (1991). Democracy and its critics. New Haven: Yale University Press
Dryzek, J.S.; Honig, B.; & Philips, A., eds. (2008). The Oxford Handbook of Political Theory. Oxford: OUP
Gomes, W. (2004). Transformações da Política na Era da Comunicação de Massa. São Paulo: Paulis
Held, D. (2006). Models of democracy. Cambridge: Polity Press
Kraus, S. & Davis, D. (1976). The effects of mass communication on political behavior. University Park: Penn State Press
Norris, P. (2012). Making Democratic Governance Work, Cambridge: CUP
Strauss, L. & Cropsey, J., eds. (1988). History of Political Philosophy. Chicago: U. Chicago Press.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Methodologically, the seminars will include moments when teachers present themes and problems, followed by organised discussions with the students and their presentations. Interrogation of the speakers and participation in the discussions will be encouraged, leading students to formulate problems and operationalise theories and concepts they have learned.
Techniques for writing essays on Political Science topics will be put into practice within the scope of the areas explored here.
Assessment criteria:
a) Political Communication Module
- An essay (up to 2500 words) based on the module readings (25%);
b) Political Philosophy Module
- An essay (up to 2500 words) based on the module readings (25%);
c) Governance Module
- An essay (up to 2500 words) based on the module readings (25%);
d) Comparative Politics Module
- Discussion in Perusall, based on readings to be distributed (25%).
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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