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15678
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
TP(45H)
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| Scientific area |
Relações Internacionais
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Entry requirements |
NA
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Learning outcomes |
1. Understand the geopolitical dynamics of the American continent;
2. Conceptualize the American space in its connections with the rest of the globe;
3. Acquire the skills to produce and communicate scientific knowledge.
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Syllabus |
1. Geography of the American Space;
2. USA;
2.1. US History;
2.2. American domestic politics;
2.3. North American foreign policy until the end of the Cold War;
2.4. North American foreign policy in the post-Cold War;
2.5. The Iraq War (2003-2011);
3. Latin America;
3.1. History and geography of Latin America;
3.2. Political systems in Latin America;
3.3. Regional dynamics in Latin America;
3.4. Brazil.
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Main Bibliography |
Routledge Handbook of American Foreign Policy. Edited By Steven W. Hook, Christopher M. Jones. 2012
Herring, George. C. (2008) From Colony to Superpower: U.S. Foreign Relations Since 1776. Nova Iorque e Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Classes are theoretical-practical. Each class will have moments of exposure of theoretical elements and historical and/or contemporary elements. Each class will also have moments to discuss the elements exposed, as well as discussion about recommended reading texts for the class or shorter texts read in class.
Two essays written on the same topic (70% of the grade) and the individual presentation on the essay's topic (30% of the grade).
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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