International Relations

Code:

CC040

Acronym:

RELINT

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Political science

Instance: 2021/2022 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of History, Political and International Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Communication Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
CC	34	CC - Study Plan	2	-	6	41	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Understand, define and relate fundamental concepts of International Relations
Identify key players in international relations
Explain the main theoretical debates in International Relations
Analyze and interpret critically current issues of International Relations

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of the Course the student should be able to:
- describe the evolution of international relations
- explain key concepts of international relations
- identify the actors in international relations and their respective dynamics
- state the main theoretical approaches to international relations and apply them to the analysis of international events
- demonstrate argumentative and critical analysis of international issues

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

None.

Program

Presentation of the Course

1. CONCEPTS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
1.1 Nation-state and sovereignty
1.2 Power, Order and Anarchy
1.3 Conflict and Cooperation

2. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ACTORS
2.1 State Actors
2.3 Non-State Actors


3. DEBATES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
3.1 Ontological Debate
3.2 Methodological Debate
3.3 Inter-Paradigmatic Debate
3.4. Post-Positivist Approaches

4. THEMES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
4.1 International Security
4.2 Human Rights
4.3 International challenges

FINAL BALANCE OF THE CURRICULAR UNIT

 

Mandatory literature

Cravinho, João Gomes; Visões do mundo. ISBN: 972-671-093-6
JACKSON, Robert; Georg Sorensen e Georg Srensen; Introduction to international relations: theories and approaches, Oxford University Press., 2010
NOGUEIRA, João Pontes e MESSARI, Nizar; Teoria das relações internacionais: correntes e debates, Rio de Janeiro, Elsevier Editora, 2005
YOUNG, J. e KENT, J. ; International Relations since 1945, OUP, 2004
Heywood; Global Politics, OUP, 2011

Complementary Bibliography

Edkins Jenny 340; Critical theorists and international relations. ISBN: 978-0-415-47466-5
Baylis ; Smith; The Globalisation of World Politics., OUP, 2001

Teaching methods and learning activities

Interactive theoretical-practical classes aiming to familiarize students with the basics of each of the themes of the program. Some authors are indicated for the better understanding of a theme, and it is recommended to read their respective works.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	50,00
Trabalho escrito	40,00
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	10,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	80,00
Frequência das aulas	40,00
Trabalho de investigação	20,00
Trabalho escrito	20,00
Total:	160,00

Eligibility for exams

Final mark equal or greater to 10

Calculation formula of final grade

Apresentação de trabalho: 10%

Written test: 50%

Final essay: 40%

 

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Work Students will only have two evaluation components: written test with a weighting of 60% and a work with a 40% weighting in the final grade.

Classification improvement

Component subject to appeal and improvement of classification: written test (with a weighting of 50% in the final grade of the course)