Class Diplomatic Theories and Practices

  The UC is presented to the students of this degree as fundamental for understanding the phenomenon of diplomatic activity and its importance in the contemporary world.

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1. Historical evolution of diplomatic politics: from the founding of nationality to the old regime. 2. Diplomacy in the liberal period: 2.1. Some nineteenth century diplomats. 2.2. Performance strategies and works 3. Diplomatic practices during the First Republic 3.1. The role of Portuguese diplomacy in the European recognition of our Republic. 3.2. Portuguese diplomatic representation in world historical events. 4. The New State. 4.1. Diplomatic orientations of Oliveira Salazar. 4.2 The performance of Portuguese diplomats during World War II. 4.3. Outstanding diplomats in this period. 4.4. Portuguese diplomacy during the colonial war. 5. Diplomacy after 1974 6. The challenges of diplomacy today: economic diplomacy and cyber-diplomacy.

Also include the innovative methodologies used to support the teaching-learning process.

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