Methods in International Relations

Code: ECN13105L

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

Erradicar a pobreza - Acabar com a pobreza em todas as suas formas, em todos os lugares

Educação de qualidade - Assegurar a educação inclusiva, e equitativa e de qualidade, e promover oportunidades de aprendizagem ao longo da vida para todos.

Igualdade de género - Alcançar a igualdade de gênero e empoderar todas as mulheres e meninas.

Reduzir as desigualdades - Reduzir as desigualdades dentro dos países e entre eles.

Paz, justiça e instituições eficazes - Paz, justiça e instituições eficazes promover sociedades pacíficas e inclusivas par ao desenvolvimento sustentável, proporcionar o acesso à justiça para todos e construir instituições eficazes, responsáveis
e inclusivas em todos os níveis.

Learning Goals

Taking into consideration the importance of the curricular unit Theory of International Relations inserted as part of the preparation of students in the dynamic study of the international reality, its important for the students to acquire a theoretical scientific knowledge, methodological and practical that are specific to International Relations and its transdisciplinary approach.

1. Understanding and epistemological models of International Relations Theory

2. Academic genesis of International Relations

3. The evolution of theoretical paradigms

4. International relations in a changing world

5. Methodology of International Relations: object of study and levels of analysis

6. Methodological operationalization: from theory to practice

7. Outlook and research language

8. The future of International Relations: Challenges and alternatives for research

Teaching Methods

In the methodological framework is used four pedagogical models to consolidate the knowledge and enhance the motivation of learners:
1. Theoretical analysis;
2. Practical sessions, training research activities;
3. Exploration of subjects through reading texts and documents;
4. Teacher support in the consolidation of the study.