Political Ideologies

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

Teaching methodology:

The Seminar will work under continuous evaluation: presentation of content, clarification of doubts and orientation tasks by teachers; presentation and discussion of comments and tasks by the students. It is planned the holding conferences by researchers/external teachers.

Learning Outcomes

1. Enhancing expertise in Contemporary History, Political Science and European Studies.

2. Fostering comparative studies in the field of Policies and Ideologies.

3. Reflecting on theoretical concepts, problems and models, while fostering innovative knowledge.

4. Developing inter and transdisciplinary skills.

5. Enhancing research skills in Contemporary History, Political Science and European Studies.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Ideological currents and major conflicts in 20th century Europe: Democracies, Socialisms and Fascisms. International societies and the paths of globalisation.

2. Monarchy, Republic, Dictatorship — political regimes and revolutions. New States and the New State: “fascisms”, “corporatisms”, “Welfare States”, exiles and oppositions.

3. The borders of Democracy and the borders of Citizenship.

4. Colonialism, anti-colonialism and national identities.

5. Integration into Europe: globalisation, federalism and neoliberalism. 

6. Regions and transatlantic relations. 

Head Lecturer(s)

João Paulo Cabral de Almeida Avelãs Nunes

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Assessment method: On top of the mandatory assessment methods— bibliographic and documentary research project (15 p. of text and notes) and a critical review (6 p. of text) —, PhD students are urged to attend and participate informally in the classes, to prepare and deliver talks, to organise conferences-discussions and field trips, etc. : 20.0%
Synthesis work: 30.0%
Research work: 50.0%

Bibliography

FERREIRA, José Medeiros – Portugal em transe, vol. 8 da História de Portugal, coordenada por José Mattoso, Lisboa, Círculo de Leitores, 2001.

MARTINS, Rui Cunha – O Método da Fronteira, Coimbra, Almedina, 2008.

NETO, Vítor - Estado, Igreja e Anticlericalismo na 1ª República, Coimbra, Faculdade de Letras – CEIS20, 2002.

RAMOS, Rui, A Segunda Fundação, vol. VI da História de Portugal, coordenada por José Mattoso, Lisboa, Círculo de Leitores, 1994.

RIBEIRO, Maria Manuela Tavares – A ideia de Europa. Uma perspectiva histórica, Coimbra, Quarteto, 2003.

ROSAS, Fernando (coord.) - Portugal e o Estado Novo (1930-1960), Lisboa, Presença, 1992, vol. da Nova História de Portugal, coordenada por Joel Serrão e A. H.  Oliveira Marques.

ROSAS, Fernando e Brandão de Brito (coordenadores) - Dicionário de História de Estado Novo, Lisboa, Círculo de Leitores, 1996.

TORGAL, Luís Reis – Estados Novos, Estado Novo, Coimbra, Imprensa da Universidade, 2010 (2.ª edição).