Maritime Studies

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge of academic writing. Fluency in English and Portuguese.

Teaching Methods

The curricular unit, taught in a seminar format, uses teaching methods centered on the active participation of students. Includes introductory lectures, guided discussions, case study analysis and practical problem-solving exercises. Furthermore, it promotes autonomous research, oral presentations by students and collaborative discussions, integrating theory and practice. This interaction is complemented by the tutorial guidance available to students, enabling them to clarify doubts, receive guidance on preparing assignments and discuss issues raised during the course of the semester.

Learning Outcomes

The Maritime Studies curricular unit aims to develop in students a comprehensive understanding of the strategic role of the oceans in the global geopolitical scenario, enabling them to analyze the dynamics of governance, sustainable exploration and sharing of marine resources. It aims to encourage a critical view of the valorization of the sea as an economic, scientific and environmental resource.In terms of skills to be developed, the course unit will allow students to: Identify the main concepts related to the geopolitics of the oceans, the legal and political sharing of maritime spaces and maritime public policies; Evaluate the impact of scientific research on the sustainable use of the sea and the formulation of ocean governance strategies; Apply knowledge in the analysis of maritime policies, presenting innovative and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges related to the management of ocean resources and maritime security.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The syllabus of the curricular unit includes the following topics:

Geopolitical Meaning of the Sea: Analysis of the role of the oceans in global geopolitics and the strategic balance of nations.

Sharing the Oceans: Exploration of the strategic implications of the international legal regime of the oceans, with emphasis on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Value of the Sea: Study of the economic potential of the oceans, including natural resources, maritime transport and related industries.

Strategic Importance of Scientific Research: Role of science in the sustainable exploration of the seas and in policy formulation.

Ocean Governance: Governance models and articulation of global, regional and local interests in the use and protection of the oceans.

Maritime Public Policies: Process of developing maritime public policies and evaluating national and international strategies for the use of the sea.

Head Lecturer(s)

Professor a Definir - Faculdade de Economia

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Research work: 40.0%
Exam: 60.0%

Bibliography

Borgese, E. M. (1998). The Oceanic Circle: Governing the Seas as a Global Resource. United Nations University Press.

Churchill, R. R., Lowe, A. V. (1999). The Law of the Sea. Manchester University Press.

Klein, N. (2011). Maritime Security and the Law of the Sea. Oxford University Press.

Pauly, D., Zeller, D. (2016). Global Atlas of Marine Fisheries. Island Press.

Peters, K. et al (eds) (2023) The Routldeg Handbook of Ocean Space. Londres: Routldege.

Ribeiro, A. S., Vitoria, A. (2024). Mar, Encontro, Desencontro e Reencontro. Edições Esgotadas.

Schofield, C. (2011). Ocean Governance: A New Vision. Brill.

Smith, H. D. et al. (2010). The Oceans: Key Issues in Marine Affairs. Earthscan.

Steinberg, P. E. (2001). The Social Construction of the Ocean. Cambridge University Press.