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Presentation
Presentation
The course introduces students to the main paradigms and theories of International Relations. Broadly, the approach is historical, thus providing students insight as to how IR theory has evolved. Various theories within the idealist, realist, neo-realist and other paradigms will be considered so that students may develop a critical view of the main approaches to thinking about International Relations.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 7
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT11-9892
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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
Acquisition of specialized competencies in the field of international politics. Capacity to interpret the comportment of IR actors. Provide an understanding of the dominant IR paradigms and theories. Develop skills and conceptual tools for understanding the evolution of IR as an academic discipline. Acquire interpretative tools to better comprehend problematics in international politics. Prepare students to undertake critical analysis of the international system, including the problems of integration and interdependence. Prepare students for work in the various area of International Relations, particularly in 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 Relações 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
