Globalisation, National States and Transnationalism
Code
722081061
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Sociologia
Credits
10
Weekly hours
3 letivas + 1 tutorial
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
Students should acquire: a) Knowledge and understanding of theories of globalization, particularly those relating to the national state; b) Understanding the challenges posed by transnationalism to national states and globalization itself; c) Ability to analyze and intervene in social situations characterized by the plurality of national cultures and their transactions or conflicts; d) Ability to communicate clearly relevant knowledge on the subjects addressed.
Prerequisites
None.
Subject matter
1. From the affirmation of the national state to the moment of its crisis
2. The most recent phase of globalization, the \"phase of uncertainty,\" and its consequences on social and personal identities
3. Cultural identities in globalization and retraction of cultural identities circumscribed by the nation-state
4. Transnationalization beyond Globalization: from the predominance of economics to emphasis on all aspects of social and personal identities
Bibliography
Hoffman, John (1995). Beyond the State: An introductory critique. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Ohmae, Kenichi (1990). The Borderless World: Power and strategy in the global market place. London: Harper-Collins.
Robertson, Roland (1992). Globalization, Social Theory and Global Culture. London / Thousand Oaks / New Delhi: Sage
Stiglitz, Joseph E. (2002). Globalização: A grande desilusão. Lisboa: ed. Terramar
Teaching method
Theoretical presentation by the lecturer on the core concepts and theoretical frameworks; Presentation and discussion by students of texts from theoretical literature and research; Tutorial monitoring in view of the preparation of an assigment by each student: literature review or a research project on a relevant topic.
Evaluation method
Continuous assessment of participation in presentations and class discussions (20%) Presentation in class of the essay (draft) or research plan (10%) Summary of a text indicated by the lecturer (5 pages, 10%) A bibliographic essay or a research plan (15 pages) on a relevant topic to be agreed upon with the lecturer (60%)