Theory of International Relations
Course Description
Goals
Taking into consideration the importance of the curricular unit Theory of International Relations inserted as part of the preparation of students in the dynamic study of the international reality, it’s important for the students to acquire a theoretical scientific knowledge, methodological and practical that are specific to International Relations and its transdisciplinary approach.
Course Content
1. The study of International Relations
2. The Method of International Relations
3. The historical context of the evolution of International Relations
4. International Relations Actors
5. Decision Process and Game Theory
6. Power Theory
7. Conflicts/War
8. Cooperation: regionalism and integration
9. Crisis
10. Systems theory and systemic analysis in International Relations
11. The classic paradigm
12. The scientific perspective
13. Behaviorism and the post-behaviorism
14. The paradigm of interdependence
15. Neo-realism
16. Neo-liberalism
17. The post-positivist perspective
18. Social Constructivism
19. Globalization in the future
Recommended Reading
Arenal, Celestino del –Introducción a las relaciones internacionales, 4ª ed. Madrid: Tecnos, 2007.
Baylis, John; Smith, Steve –The Globalization of World Politics. An Introduction to International Relations. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006.
Dougherty, James E; Pfaltzgraff, Robert L. –Relações Internacionais. As Teorias em Confronto. Lisboa: Gradiva, 2003.
Holsti, K. J. –International Politics: A Framework for Analysis. 7ª ed. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall International, 1995.
Kaplan, Morton A. –System and Process in International Politics. Rep.. New York: Robert E. Krieger Publishing, 1975.
Maltez, José Adelino –Curso de Relações Internacionais. São João do Estoril: Principia, 2002.
Moreira, Adriano –Teoria das Relações Internacionais. 7ª Ed.. Coimbra: Almedina, 2011.
Morgenthau, Hans J. –Politics Among Nations. The Struggle for Power and Peace. Rev. ed.. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1993.
Picazo, Paloma García –Teoría Breve de Relaciones Internacionales. Madrid: Tecnos, 2010.
Santos, Victor Marques dos –Teoria das Relações Internacionais. Cooperação e Conflito na Sociedade Internacional. Lisboa: Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, 2009.
Santos, Victor Marques dos –Introdução à Teoria das Relações Internacionais. Referências de Enquadramento Teórico-Analítico. Lisboa: Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, 2007.
Waltz, Kenneth N. –Teoria das Relações Internacionais. Lisboa: Gradiva, 2002.
Waltz, Kenneth N. –Man, the State and War. A Theoretical Analysis. New York: Columbia University Press, 1959.
Wight, Martin –Power Politics. London: Leicester University Press, 1995.
Teaching Methods
In the methodological framework is used four pedagogical models to consolidate the knowledge and enhance the motivation of learners:
1. Theoretical analysis;
2. Practical sessions to discuss issues of development;
3. Exploration of subjects through reading texts and documents;
4. Teacher support in the consolidation of the study.
Assessment Methods
In the assessment are made 2 tests.
Name of Lecturer
| semester | teacher |
|---|---|
| Even | Marco António Gonçalves Barbas Batista Martins (responsible) |
