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Class International Relations Theory

  • Presentation

    Presentation

    The course introduces students to the main paradigms and theories of International Relations. Broadly, the approach is historical, thus providing students insight as to how IR theory evolved. Various theories within the idealist, realist, neo-realist and other paradigms will be considered so that students may develop a critical view of the main approaches to thinking about International Relations. 

  • Code

    Code

    ULHT11-9892
  • Syllabus

    Syllabus

    Concepts and introductory analysis 

    Peace and War in International Politics 

    Idealism and the origins of IR theory 

    Classical Realism 

    Neo-realism
    Liberal Institutionalism  

    Interdependence and Cooperation 

    Theories of Integration 

    Democratic Peace Theory 

    Institutions and Decision Making 

    Marxist theories of IR 

    Constructivism 

  • Objectives

    Objectives

    Acquisition of specialized competencies in the field of international politics. Capacity to interpret the interaction between IR actors and to understand the paradigms and  theories dominant in the study of International Relations. To develop skills and conceptual tools for understanding the evolution of IR as an academic discipline. Acquire interpretative tools to better comprehend problematics in international politics. Prepare students to undertake critical analysis of the international system, including the problems of integration and interdependence. To prepare students for work in the various area of International Relations, particularly for diplomatic and NGO activity.

  • Teaching methodologies and assessment

    Teaching methodologies and assessment

    Complementing the presentation of theoretical knowldege, discussion of concrete cases operationalizing theories and concepts will be undertaken

  • References

    References

    GASPAR, Carlos (2021). Teoria das Relações Internacionais. Lisboa: Livros Horizonte 

    CRAVINHO, João Gomes (2002). Visões do mundo: as relações internacionais e o mundo contemporâneo. Lisboa: ICS-Imprensa de Ciências Sociais. 

    KRASNER, Stephen D. (1999). Sovereignty: organized hypocrisy. Princeton, N. J.: Princeton University Press. 

    LAKE, David A. e POWELL, Robert, eds. (1999). Strategic choice and international relations. Princeton, N. J.: Princeton University Press. 

    STEIN, Arthur A. (1990). Why nations cooperate: circumstance and choice in international relations. Ithaca, New York: Cornell University Press. 

    WEBER, Cynthia (2010). International Relations Theory: A Critical Introduction.3rd ed..London: Routledge. 

    WENDT, Alexander (992). Anarchy is what states make of it: the social construction of state politics. International Organization 46 (Spring): 391-425.

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