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18078
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| Year |
2
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
TP(60H)
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| Scientific area |
Relações Internacionais
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Entry requirements |
not aplicable
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Learning outcomes |
The course on Foreign Policy and Diplomacy is part of the field of International Relations, providing students with analytical tools to understand and engage with the complex dynamics of states’ external relations. In a world characterized by interdependence, multipolarity, and the growing importance of public and digital diplomacy, the course combines theoretical and practical approaches, developing essential skills in foreign policy analysis, diplomatic negotiation, and international crisis management.
The course aims to equip students with the ability to interpret the strategies of state and non-state actors, assess the impact of cultural and geopolitical contexts, and apply effective communication and negotiation methods across diverse international scenarios.
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Syllabus |
Foreign Policy:
Foreign policy as a field of study
Decision-making models: theoretical foundations
Influencing factors: interest groups, media, and public opinion
Case studies in foreign policy
Diplomacy:
Fundamentals of diplomacy
Modern and contemporary diplomacy
Informal diplomacy dynamics
Economic diplomacy
Public and cultural diplomacy
Case studies in diplomacy
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Main Bibliography |
Berridge, G.R. (2005) Diplomacy: Theory and Practice. Lisboa: Palgrave.
Hudson, Valerie (2013), Foreign Policy Analysis: Classic and Contemporary Theory. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Magalhães, José Calvet de (1995) A diplomacia pura. Venda Nova: Bertrand Editora.
Magalhães, José Calvet de (2001) Manual diplomático: direito diplomático, prática diplomática. Lisboa: Editorial Bizâncio.
Miall, Hugh et al. (2005) Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Cambridge: Polity.
Neack, Laura (2018), Studying Foreign Policy Comparatively: Cases and Analysis. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Serrano, José de Bouza (2011), O Livro do Protocolo, A Esfera dos Livros.
Silva, Luís Gaspar da (2000) Negociação: Arte e Democracia. Lisboa: Editorial Bizâncio.
Starkey, Brigid et al. (1999) Negotiating a Complex World. Oxford: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Stein, Janice Gross (ed) (1989) Getting to the Table, The Processes of International Prenegotiation. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
1st Assessment Test: 8 points
2nd Assessment Test: 8 points
Case Study: 4 points
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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