Theory of the State

This course allows students to develop an advisory competency for decision-making on issues of international relations, based on the interpretation and application of the State theoretical foundations, in order to grasp and improve how the international system works. With faculty guidance, students develop their argumentative and critical skills, as well as integrating declarative knowledge increasingly throughout the course, by analyzing classical texts and authors, which are pivotal to the State Theory and Politics. Likewise, through group debates, students develop the ability to assess the pertinence of their peers? analysis, to the point of being able to disagree with them and the professor, while substantiating their position in a solid, complete, and logical manner. And thanks to research, they also demonstrate their critical construction ability, their peer coaching skills, and their collaborative teamwork capabilities. Thus, they evaluate critically and promote the development of the Democratic State of Law, amidst today?s challenges worldwide, and propose possible consequences of these phenomena.