Cursos / 1º Ciclo / / Faculty of Law :: International Relations
TEORIAS DAS RELAÇÕES INTERNACIONAIS - 2021/2022
2º curricular year
Semestralidade: 2nd semester
ECTS: 6
Teachers
Leading Teacher: Prof. Doutora Natália Bueno
Assistant Professor: Prof. Doutora Natália Bueno
Class type and School hours
Orientação Tutorial : 1 Horas
Teórico-prática : 2 Horas
Teaching Language
Portuguese
Main Aims/Objectives
The course is an introduction to International Relations theories, consisting in a historical presentation of the evolution of the discipline and the various debates concerning its major approaches.
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Specific Aims/Objectives
Theoretical knowledge is not an end in itself: it provides rigorous frameworks likely to contribute to a better, that is, critical understanding of the current trends and events in world politics.
Skills to be acquired
At the end of the semester, each student should be familiar with the main theories and concepts used in the discipline, as well as with their strengths and limitations.
Teaching Procedures
Classes are interactive, encouraging oral intervention to the students on the program themes of the course, as well as conducting group discussions, reflection on case studies and practical problems.
Programme
1. Introduction.
1. 1. Nature, purpose and methodology of the discipline. Presentation of the bibliography to be studied.
2. Theory and History of International Relations
2.1. Relevance, Meaning and Function of Theory
2.2. Types of theories and theoretical traditions in IR.
2.3. The invention of the discipline of International Relations
3. Realism.
3.1. The Classical Realism
3.2. The Structural Realism
3.3. The new Realism
4. Liberalism
4.1. Neo-liberal institutionalism
4.2. The new Liberalism
5. Marxism
6. Critical Theory
7. Constructivism
8. The new Critical Theories
9. The resurgence of the English School
10. Conclusion
Evaluation Type
The system evaluation is carried out according to the rules defined in the General Regulations Assessment of Knowledge Universities Lusiada. In this sense, it is taken into account continuous assessment, including attendance, participation, completion of work, quizzes, etc..
Teaching Resources
In classes are used the audiovisual and website provided by University, in particular, through the use of projectors, data show, television and video.
Sustainability Objectives
Keywords
International Relations
Theory
Power
Cooperation
Ideas
Main Bibliography
Author | BURCHILL, Scott et al. |
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Title | Theories of International Relations |
Edition | 5th ed. |
Place | Basingstoke |
Editor | Palgrave, |
Year | 2013 |
Author | CARLSNAES, Walter; RISSE, Thomas; SIMMONS, Beth, ( |
Title | The Sage Handbook of International Relations |
Edition | 2nd ed. |
Place | London |
Editor | Sage |
Year | 2012 |
Author | REUS-SMIT Chris; SNIDAL, Duncan, (eds) |
Title | The Oxford Handbook of International Relations |
Place | Oxford |
Editor | Oxford UP |
Year | 2008 |
Complementary Bibliography
Author | DUNNE, Tim, KURKI, Milja; SMITH, Steve (eds.) |
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Title | International Relations Theories: Discipline and D |
Edition | 2nd ed. |
Place | Oxford |
Editor | Oxford UP |
Year | 2010 |
Author | PONTES NOGUEIRA, João; MESSARI, Nizar |
Title | Teoria das Relações Internacionais - Correntes e D |
Edition | 2ª |
Place | São Paulo |
Editor | Elsevier |
Year | 2005 |