Introduction to International Relations

Code:

LRI013

Acronym:

INTRI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	International Relations

Instance: 2011/2012 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Journalism and Communication Sciences
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Languages and International Relations

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LRI	78	Study Plan	1	-	6	52	162
		Study Plan - Minor in History	1	-	6	52	162
		Study Plan - Minor in German Studies	1	-	6	52	162
		Study Plan - Minor in English Studies	1	-	6	52	162
		Study Plan - Minor in Spanish Studies	1	-	6	52	162
		Study Plan - Minor in French Studies	1	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The world today is increasingly more complex and therefore we have to understand the most important processes in the international arena. The subject that studies these issues is International Relations. The transformations in the last decade of the 20th century, subsequent to the end of the Cold War, have enabled a new social, political and economic organisation of the world. This course unit will describe the landmark events and introduce the theories on international relations. The course examines, specifically, the relationship between states and international organisations, and the most influential areas and regions in international relations. As the European Union is a core element of humanity, to which Portugal belongs, the subject sets aside a considerable number of classes to analyse the European integration processes. At the end of studies, students must understand the current world situation, as well as the level of contemporary European civilisation.

Program

I - INTRODUCTION
1.1. Nature, purpose and methodology
1.2. Specificity of the social phenomenon of international relations
II - THEORY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
2.1. Introduction to the theory of International Relations
2.2. Classical School of International Relations (Realist theory)
2.3. School of Transnationalism (Idealist theory)
2.4. Partial theories
2.5.1. Theories of conflict
2.5.2. Theories of strategy
2.5.3. Theories of integration
III - SOCIOLOGY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
3.1. Actors and operating laws of international relations
3.3.1. State
3.3.2 International organisation
3.3.3. International systems
3.3.4. Geopolitics
3.2. The state as the main actor in international relations
3.2.1. The United States of America
3.2.2. China
3.2.3. Russia
3.3. International organisations as actors in international relations
3.3.1. United Nations Organisation (UN)
3.3.2. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
3.3.3. World Trade Organisation (WTO)
3.4. Globalisation
IV - EUROPEAN UNION
4.1. The idea of European integration
4.2. History of European integration
4.2.1. "Schuman Declaration"
4.2.2. Treaty of Paris
4.2.3. Treaties of Rome
4.2.4. Single European Act
4.2.5. Maastricht Treaty
4.2.6. Lisbon Treaty
4.2.7. Enlargement
4.3. Community law
4.3.1. European Council
4.3.2. Council of Ministers
4.3.3. Commission
4.3.4. European Parliament
4.3.5. European Court of Justice
4.4. Economic and Monetary Union
4.4.1. Single Market
4.4.2. Euro (monetary policy)
4.4.3. Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
4.4.4. Regional policy
4.6. Political union
4.5.1. CFSP (Common Foreign and Security Policy)
4.5.2. Cooperation in Home Affairs and Justice Affairs

Teaching methods and learning activities

The methods and techniques to be followed in this course will focus on those that are common in social sciences, especially the expository method. We will use all sorts of audiovisual aids, namely the board, overhead projector, transparencies, thematic maps, etc.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	56,00
	Total:	-	0,00