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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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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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