Class Theories of International Relations

This UC aims to provide students with a view of International Relations as Science and its evolution over time, with a special focus on the main theories.

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Syllabus Introduction Basic Concepts for understanding International Relations What is a Theory? What is the importance of Theories for International Relations? What is the International System? What are the main actors operating in the International System? What is the hierarchy of States in the International System? What is Portugal's position in the hierarchy of States that make up the International System? Realist Theory, Neorealist Theory, Structural Realism. Liberalism, Idealism and Neoliberalism Interdependence and Complex Interdependence Theory The Marxism Critical Theory Constructivism Postmodern/Poststructuralist Theory Globalization, The Information and Communication Society, The G-ZERO WORLD and International Relations. Terrorism ContemporaryTheories of Democracy and its importance for International Relations

Expository model, plus presentation, discussion of the works prepared by the students.

Adams, I, Dyson R W (2003).. London & New Fifty Major Political Thinkers York: Rutledge Key Guides. Derbyshire, J Dennis, Derbyshire, I (1998). The Political System of The World . London: Helicon Publishing Morgenthau, Hans J. ?A Política entre Nações ? A luta pelo Poder e pela Paz. IOESP. Brasília:Editora Universidade de Brasília. Keohane, Robert O, Nye, Joseph S (1989). Power and Interdependence . Washington: Library of Congress. Keohane, Robert O (2002).  Power and Governance in a Partially Globalized World . London: Routledge. Innerarity, D (2002). A Transformação da Política. Lisboa: Editorial Teorema, Lda. Nye, Robert (2007). Future of American Idea. Soft Power. Washington: Library of Congress.