2024

International Relations Theory II

Name: International Relations Theory II
Code: ECN13121L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area: Legal-Political Theory and International Relations

Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Sustainable Development Goals

Learning Goals

Taking into account the importance of the UC of International Relations Theory II inserted in the framework of the degree and in the future preparation of the students in the dynamic study of the international reality, we intend that the students acquire the theoretical, methodological and practical scientific knowledge that is specific to International Relations and to its transdisciplinarity.

Contents

1. System theory and systemic analysis in International Relations
2. The classical paradigm
3. The scientific perspective
4. Behaviorism and Postbehaviorism
5. The paradigm of interdependence
6. Neo-realism
7. Neo-liberalism
8. The post-positivist perspective
9. Social Constructivism
10. International Relations in the 21st Century.

Teaching Methods

In the methodological framework four pedagogical models are used to consolidate the knowledge and to enhance the motivation of the students:
1. Theoretical exposition of matter;
2. Encourage sessions to discuss development issues;
3. Exploration of the matter through reading texts and documents;
4. Individual dedication of the student with the support, if necessary, of the teacher, regarding the study and consolidation of the subject.

In the evaluation, 1 written examination and 1 scientific research work are done in the form of a scientific article (5000 words).

Teaching Staff

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