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17787
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| Year |
2
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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, functions, and challenges of ideologies.
2. Recognize and differentiate major contemporary ideologies.
3. Apply and evaluate ideological principles in concrete and current political issues.
Objectives are addressed through theoretical-practical classes with active discussion, written tests, group position papers, presentations, and participation in debate.
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Syllabus |
1. Political Ideologies:
1.1. What are political ideologies?
1.2. What is the purpose of political ideologies?
1.3. Ideologies in History
2. Major Contemporary Ideological Traditions:
2.1. Liberalism
2.2. Conservatism
2.3. Socialism
3. Modern Ideologies:
3.1. Radical Left
3.2. Communism
3.3. Social Democracy
3.4. Environmentalism
3.5. Contemporary Liberalism
3.6. Contemporary Conservatism
3.7. Radical Right
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Main Bibliography |
• Rosas, J.C. & Ferreira, A.R. (2013). Ideologias Políticas Contemporâneas. Almedina.
• Schumaker, P. (2008). From Ideologies to Public Philosophies: An Introduction to Political Theory. Blackwell Publishing.
• Heywood, A. (2021). Political Ideologies: An Introduction (7th ed.). Macmillan.
• Freeden, M. (2003). Ideology: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press.
• Hoffman, J. & Graham, P. (2015). Introduction to Political Theory. Routledge.
• Schumaker, P. (2010). The Political Theory Reader. Wiley-Blackwell.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Regular assessment:
- 1st test 30% (6 points);
- 2nd test 30% (6 points);
- Group position papers 20% (4 points);
- Group presentation 10% (2 points);
- Participation 10% (2 points).
Alternative assessment (students with overlapping classes and working students): 1st test 50% (10 points); 2nd test 50% (10 points).
Position papers are exercises in applying an assigned ideology to a concrete political problem (1000–1500 words, excluding bibliography). Each group is assigned an ideology by the instructor and chooses a problem from: climate crisis and environmental policy; immigration and integration; regulation of artificial intelligence; housing and access to the city. The presentation involves defending the position and responding to questions.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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