2025
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
The student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of theories and approaches in International Relations, critically evaluating their contributions and limitations.
2. Engage in critical discussions on major IR theories and paradigmatic debates.
3. Apply key IR concepts to analyze historical processes and contemporary dynamics, with a particular focus on critical perspectives in International Relations.
1. Demonstrate knowledge of theories and approaches in International Relations, critically evaluating their contributions and limitations.
2. Engage in critical discussions on major IR theories and paradigmatic debates.
3. Apply key IR concepts to analyze historical processes and contemporary dynamics, with a particular focus on critical perspectives in International Relations.
Contents
1. The Classical Schools of International Relations: Realism. Liberalism. English School: review.
2. Main paradigmatic debates: the relationship between theory and epistemology.
3. Neo-Marxism.
4. Critical theory.
5. Constructivism.
6. Feminist and Queer Theories.
7. Post-structuralism.
8. Anti-colonialism, Postcolonialism, Decolonial School.
9. Green theory: the ecological approach to IR.
10. Possible dialogues.
11. The future of IR theories.
2. Main paradigmatic debates: the relationship between theory and epistemology.
3. Neo-Marxism.
4. Critical theory.
5. Constructivism.
6. Feminist and Queer Theories.
7. Post-structuralism.
8. Anti-colonialism, Postcolonialism, Decolonial School.
9. Green theory: the ecological approach to IR.
10. Possible dialogues.
11. The future of IR theories.
Teaching Methods
In the methodological framework four pedagogical models are used to consolidate the knowledge and to enhance the motivation of the students:
1. Lectures.
2. Reading of significant works.
3. Critical discussion of particular works in class.
1. Lectures.
2. Reading of significant works.
3. Critical discussion of particular works in class.
Assessment
Continuous assessment*:
- 1 individual reading report (25%) + 1 oral presentation (25%)
- 1 written test (50%).
* Requires attendance at 75% of the classes.
OR
Written exam (100%).
- 1 individual reading report (25%) + 1 oral presentation (25%)
- 1 written test (50%).
* Requires attendance at 75% of the classes.
OR
Written exam (100%).
Teaching Staff
- Sílvia Andreia Mateus Roque [responsible]
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