Code |
15443
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Year |
1
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Semester |
S1
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ECTS Credits |
6
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Workload |
TP(60H)
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Scientific area |
Relações Internacionais
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Entry requirements |
No requirements
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Learning outcomes |
The Introduction to International Relations curricular unit is intended to present students with a general picture of contemporary International Relations, in order to understand the growing complexity of the International Society, shaken by profound changes in the last two decades, the globalization of political life , economic, social and cultural that transformed the world into a global village and defining itself, with rigor, the object of study of International Relations. It is intended to make known the emergence and evolution of International Relations as a specific area of Social and Human Sciences, understand the existing relations between democracy and globalization, analyze the main actors, factors and techniques of International Relations.
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Syllabus |
1. Foundations of International Relations 2. Power and International Relations 3. Theories of International Relations 4. History of International Relations 5. War and International Relations 6. Humanitarian Interference 7. Terrorism 8. International Organizations 9. Security and International Relations
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Main Bibliography |
CRAVINHO, J.G.(2002) Visões do mundo. Lisboa: ICS. YOUNG, J. e KENT, J. (2004) International relations since 1945. Oxford: OUP. HEYWOOD, A. (2011) Global Politics. Londres: Palgrave. KRASNER, S. D. (1999) Sovereignty. Organized Hypocrisy. New York: Princeton Uni.Press. NYE, JR., J. S. (2004) Soft Power. Nova Iorque: Public Affairs. STRANGE, S. (1996) The retreat of the state. Cambridge: CUP. Willetts, P. (2001) “Transnational Actors and International Organizations in Global Politics” in J. Baylis e S. Smith (eds) The Globalisation of World Politics. Oxford: OUP. SATO, E. (2003) “Conflito e cooperação nas relações internacionais: as organizações internacionais no século XXI” RBPI 46(2): 161-176. BULL, H. ([1977]2002) The Anarchical Society. Londres: Palgrave DA SILVA, J.V. (2003) “A Verdadeira Paz: desafio do Estado democrático”, São Paulo em Perspectiva, 16(2):36-43. ZAKARIA, F. (2008) “The Rise of the Rest”, Newsweek.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Written Exam - 70% Presentation 1 - 5% Presentation 2 - 5% Group Presentations - 20%
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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