Cursos / 1º Ciclo / Faculty of Law :: International Relations

ORGANIZAÇÕES POLÍTICAS INTERNACIONAIS - 2022/2023

2º curricular year
Semestralidade: 1st 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

This course aims to provide an understanding of the main universal and regional International Political Organizations from historical, theoretical and practical point of views.

Specific Aims/Objectives

It is intended that students are able to understand International Political Organizations as actors in international relations, as well as their origins, aims, structure, results and current importance. This course also seeks to promote reflection and critical thinking on the present and future of International Political Organizations.

Skills to be acquired

At the end of the course, students should be able to analyze and critically evaluate the role of International Political Organizations in global politics, as well as to collect information and explain data related to the activities of these organizations.

Teaching Procedures

Classes will be as interactive as possible. Reflection and debate in the classroom, written works and the analysis of documents, using audiovisual media whenever possible, will be encouraged. In class tutorial the teacher will guide each student, in order to clarify doubts and supervise the development of the academic work.

Programme

1. What are IOs?
2. Why do IOs exist and what are they for?
2.1. The visions of the different Theories of International Relations
3. In what context do IOs arise?
4. How do IOs work?
5. International organizations of universal scope
5.1. League of Nations and UN
6. International organizations of regional scope
6.1. Regionalism
7. Future challenges for IOs

Evaluation Type

Continuous assessment includes:
. Two written tests;
. An oral presentation;
. Attendance and participation in class.

Teaching Resources

. Computer and projector for slide shows and multimedia content;
. Articles and other documents related to the field of International Relations.

Sustainability Objectives

Keywords

. International Organizations
. Globalization
. Global Governance
. Security
. Peace
. Environment
. Human rights

Main Bibliography

Complementary Bibliography