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Presentation
Presentation
The course introduces students to the main International Relations paradigms and theories. Broadly, the approach is historical, thus providing students with insight as to how IR theory evolved and the issues raised over the decades. Various theories and theorists within realism, neo-realism, liberal institutionalism, constructivism and other paradigms are considered so that students may gain a critical view of the main approaches to IR.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 6
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT450-9892
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Concepts and introductory analysis Peace and War in International Politics Idealism and the origins of IR theory Classical Realism Neo-realism Liberal Institutionalism Interdependence and Cooperation Theories of Integration Democratic Peace Theory Institutions and Decision Making Marxist theories of IR Constructivism
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Objectives
Objectives
To understand the paradigms and theories dominant in the study of International Relations. Develop skills and conceptual tools for understanding the scientific evolution of International Relations at the university level. To acquire specialized IR competencies as well as interpretative tools to better comprehend problematics in international politics, particularly in the area of European studies. To prepare students for critical analysis of the international system, including integration and interdependence. To prepare students for work in the area of International Relations, particularly in the field of diplomacy and NGOs.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Complementing the presentation of theoretical knowldege, discussion of concrete cases operationalizing theories and concepts will be undertaken
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References
References
Gaspar, Carlos (2021). Teoria das Relac¿o¿es Internacionais. Livros Horizonte. Krasner, Stephen D. (1999). Sovereignty: Organized Hypocrisy. Princeton University Press. Mearsheimer, John(2001). The Tragedy of Great Power Politics. W.W .Norton. Weber, Cynthia (2010). International Relations Theory: A Critical Introduction.3rd ed. Routledge. Wendt, Alexander (1992). Anarchy is what states make of it: the social construction of state politics. International Organization 46 (Spring): 391-425.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
