Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas

Diplomacy

Code

711071030

Academic unit

Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas

Department

Estudos Políticos

Credits

6

Weekly hours

4

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

a) To acquire a general knowledge about the diplomatic activity, both as regards its legal framework as to how specific aspects of that activity, with emphasis on negotiation.
b) To develop the ability to analyze situations in the area of international relations, in particular with regard to its diplomatic component.

Prerequisites

Subject matter

a)General Notions
b) Development of Diplomacy
c) Diplomatic Law
d) Diplomatic activity
e) Diplomatic activity in the multilateral area

Bibliography

CALVET DE MAGALHÃES, José, A Diplomacia Pura, Lisboa. Bertrand Editora, 1996;
SALMON, Jean, Manuel de Droit Diplomatique, Bruylant, Bruxelles, 1994;
MARSHALL, Peter, Positive Diplomacy, MacMillan Press, 1997;
CASTRO, Zília Osório de /coord.), Diplomatas e Diplomacia. Cerimónias e Práticas, Lisboa, Livros Horizonte, 2004;
KISSINGER, Henry, Diplomacia, Lisboa, Gradiva, 1996.

Teaching method

Combining theoretical knowledge and exposure (50%), with analysis of concrete situations and practical exercises (50%).

Evaluation method

Oral presentation of a topic within the area of discipline (30%). Written exam (60%). Attendance and participation (10%).

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