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Citizenship and Political Participation

Code 15461
Year 2
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 6
Workload OT(15H)/TP(45H)
Scientific area Ciência Política
Entry requirements None.
Learning outcomes 1. Recognize and analyze the fundamental theories, concepts and theories on citizenship and political participation.
2. Interpret seminal texts on citizenship and political participation and evaluate them.
3. Cooperate in developing a collective scientific project on citizenship and political participation.
Syllabus 1. The concept of citizenship and political participation
2. New and old forms of participation in Politics
3. Types of participants and intensity of participation
4. The conditions of political participation and apathy
5. Topic chosen by the class
6. Topic chosen by the class
7. Topic chosen by the class
Main Bibliography - Martins, M. M. (2004). Participação Política e Democracia. ISCSP.
- Giugni, M., & Grasso, M. (Eds.). (2022). The Oxford handbook of political participation. Oxford University Press.
- Van der Heijden, H. A. (Ed.). (2014). Handbook of political citizenship and social movements. Edward Elgar Publishing.
- Verba, S., Schlozman, K. L., & Brady, H. E. (1995). Voice and equality. Harvard University Press.
- Bellamy, R. (2008). Citizenship: A very short introduction. Oxford University Press.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria Test - 70%. 13th May
Collaborative project: 30%. Submission and presentation date: 03 June 2025.
UC without attendance.
Minimum mark for the exam: 06.
Student workers:
Test - 70% (13th May)
Report 1 - 30% (due on 3rd June)
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2025-03-10

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