Introduction to Political Science

Part of this Programme

European Studies and International Relations

Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS

Bachelor | Semestral | 5

Year | Type of course unit | Language

1 |Mandatory |Português

Total of Working Hours | Duration of Contact (hours)

125 | 45

Code

ULHT450-9423

Recommended complementary curricular units

n/a

Prerequisites and co-requisites

n/a

Precedences

Não

Professional Internship

Não

Syllabus

1 - Concept and object of Political Science 2 ¿Approximations and differences between Political Science, Law and Sociology 3 - Perspectives of approach and methods of analysis in Political Science: functionalism and systems theory 4 - Political Ideologies 5 - State, nation and state - nation 6 - Political regimes 7 - Political parties 8 - Electoral systems 9 - Systems of government 10 - Politics among sovereign states: international relations

Objectives

1 - Identification of theoretical models and methodologies used in Political Science 2- Domain of basic concepts and concepts used in political discourse 3 - Experience of critical evaluation of political opinions and events

Knowledge, abilities and skills to be acquired

1- Knowledge of the elementary concepts of politics, its specificity as a science and the fundamental problems that this science deals with. 2- Ability to distinguish science from political ideologies 3- Competence to formulate sound judgments on political theories and facts

Teaching methodologies and assessment

1 - Theoretical exposition of the programmatic contents by the teacher, followed by a period of debate. 2 - Presentation and discussion of current cases and texts of consecrated authors 3 - Presentation and discussion in class of small texts written by students individually or in groups The evaluation can be done through two systems: continuous evaluation and evaluation by exam. 1- Students in continuous assessment should attend two-thirds of the classes and undergo two written tests. The final classification will result from: a) attendance and participation in classes (10%); b) written test I (45%) and written test II (45%). 2- Students with worker status or who have not taken advantage of the continuous evaluation, should undergo an examination

References

Fernandes, António José (2010), Introdução à Ciência Política, 3ª edição. Porto: Porto Editora
Leite Pinto, Ricardo e José de Matos Correia (2000), Ciência Politica e Direito Constitucional. Lisboa: Livraria Republicana
Pasquino,Gianfranco (2010), Curso de Ciência Política, 2ª edição, trad.port. Cascais: Principia
Pasquino, Gianfranco (2016, Politica e istituzioni, Seconda Edzione. Milano: Egea
Shively, W. Phillips (2011), Power and Choice. An introduction to Political Science, 12ª edição. New York: MacGraw-Hill