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17699
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| Year |
3
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
OT(15H)/TP(45H)
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| Scientific area |
Ciência Política
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Entry requirements |
There are no formal pre-requisites. Familiarity with introductory concepts in political science, acquired in previous years of the degree, is recommended.
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Learning outcomes |
1. Understand the concept of the State and the historical evolution of its structures.
2. Recognize and differentiate the operational dynamics of significant national political institutions.
3. Understand the concept of public policy and the policy formulation process.
4. Develop critical analysis skills in the evaluation of public policies.
Objectives are addressed through theoretical-practical classes with active discussion, individual oral presentations, written reports, and participation in debate.
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Syllabus |
PART 1 — THE STATE 1.1. Concepts of the State — what is the State and what is it for? 1.2. Pre-state organizations — tribe, city-state and empire 1.3. The Formation of the Modern State — war, territory and sovereignty 1.4. Developments of the State — the liberal State, the welfare State and the regulatory State
PART 2 — POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS 2.1. The Government and Bureaucracy — formation, functions, accountability and state capacity 2.2. The Parliament — legislative and political oversight functions 2.3. The President — formal powers, informal powers and semi-presidentialism
PART 3 — PUBLIC POLICIES 3.1. The concept of public policy — definition, typologies and actors 3.2. The policy formulation process — agenda-setting, decision-making and implementation 3.3. Policy analysis — evaluation, impact and policy learning
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Main Bibliography |
• Hay, C., Lister, M. & Marsh, D. (Eds.). (2006). The State: Theories and Issues. Palgrave Macmillan.
• Fukuyama, F. (2012). The Origins of Political Order. Profile Books.
• Fukuyama, F. (2015). Political Order and Political Decay (2nd ed.). Profile Books.
• Rhodes, R.A., Binder, S.A. & Rockman, B.A. (Eds.). (2008). The Oxford Handbook of Political Institutions. Oxford University Press.
• Hill, M. & Varone, F. (2021). The Public Policy Process (8th ed.). Routledge.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Regular assessment: Individual oral presentation 50% (10 points); Participation 20% (4 points); Reports 30% (6 points).
Alternative assessment (working students): Presentation 60% (12 points); Reports 40% (8 points).
There are 4 reports in total: 3 thematic block reports (submitted after classes 6, 9 and 12) and 1 in-class discussion report (submitted freely within the week of the chosen discussion). Each report: 500–800 words. Component grade: average of the 4 reports.
The individual presentation lasts 20–30 minutes, followed by a 10-minute discussion. The topic is proposed by the student and approved by the instructor.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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