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

GOVERNANÇA GLOBAL - 2025/2026

1º curricular year
Semestralidade: 2nd semester
ECTS: 6

Teachers

Leading Teacher: Prof. Doutora Fernanda Alves
Assistant Professor: Prof. Doutora Fernanda Alves

Class type and School hours

Orientação Tutorial : 1 Horas
Teórico-prática : 2 Horas

Teaching Language

Portuguese

Main Aims/Objectives

Provide a conceptual framework of analysis for global governance; Understand the structures, processes, and actors that contribute to global governance in order to analyze institutions, the international agenda - addressing issues and challenges such as climate change, international security, international trade, human rights, migration, and sustainable development - and their transformations in international politics.

Specific Aims/Objectives

Analyze and assess international governance and decision-making mechanisms; Enhance analytical and research skills by connecting theoretical concepts with practical cases and examples, enabling students to apply these concepts to fundamental issues in global governance.

Skills to be acquired

At the end of the course, students should be able to analyze and discuss the main phenomena of international governance; to apply the conceptual framework of international governance to various case studies; to identify and use sources of academic information relevant to this thematic area; and to develop collaborative work that reflects an international critical perspective.

Teaching Procedures

The lectures will be provided by the teacher and practical classes will involve the analysis of scientific texts and debates by the students. An active learning methodology based on participatory classes: oral and written interventions, group debates; reflection on case studies to develop analytical skills; teamwork to enhance communication and persuasion skills; provision of texts to students will be available on Moodle.

Programme

1. What is Global Governance? Conceptualization and Its Implications
2. Why Do We Need Global Governance?
3. The Architecture of Global Governance
3.1. Multilateralism and Multilateral Institutions
3.2. International Law and Network Governance
4. The Role of International Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations
5. Neoliberal Order and Global Governance: Dilemmas and Critiques
6. Global Governance, Development Parameters, and Millennium Goals
7. Peace and Security in Global Governance
8. The International Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime
9. Transnational Terrorism and Fear
10. Global Governance, Migration, and Refugees
11. Human Rights and Global Governance
12. Climate Change
13. Nationalisms and Separatisms in World Politics
14. Governance in the Digital Age: Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Bots, and Fake News

Evaluation Type

The assessment methodology is conducted in accordance with the rules defined in the General Regulation for Knowledge Assessment of Lusíada University. In this regard, continuous assessment includes attendance, participation, the completion of a written assignment, and two midterm tests.

Teaching Resources

B-On
Power Point

Sustainability Objectives

Respect for the objectives of sustainable development, recognizing the need for systemic changes with a view to the ecological balance of the planet and the reduction of social inequalities. Recycling and saving paper.

Keywords

. Global Governance
. Multilateralism
. Human Rights
. Climate Change
. Development
. Migration and Refugees

Main Bibliography

Complementary Bibliography