Class Portugal and the European Union

This course analyses Portugal's integration into the European Union from its accession in 1986 to the present, combining historical, political and institutional perspectives with a strong applied component. The course is structured around a central project: the organisation of an academic conference marking the 40th anniversary of Portugal's accession to the European Union, designed and implemented by students. The course adopts active learning methodologies, open lectures and tutorial sessions, fostering both substantive knowledge about the EU and the development of analytical, communication and organisational skills.

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Portugal before accession and the European option The process of Europeanisation in Portugal Benefits, costs and ambiguities of European integration Portugal and European crises Sovereignty, contestation and European integration Portugal and the future of the European Union Academic communication and the organisation of scientific events

The course adopts innovative teaching methodologies centred on active learning and project-based learning. These include open lectures with external guest speakers, the screening and discussion of documentaries, tutorial sessions providing continuous supervision, and the organisation of an academic conference as the central axis of the course. These methodologies foster active student engagement, the development of analytical, communication and organisational skills, and a consistent articulation between theory and practice.

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