Class Theories of International Relations

This UC aims to provide students with a view of International Relations as Science and its evolution over time, with a special focus on the main theories.

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1. Basic Concepts for Understanding International Relations 2. What Is a Theory? 3. What Is the Importance of Theories for International Relations? 4. Theoretical Debates in International Relations 5. The Liberal School 6. The Realist School 7. Neorealism and Neoliberalism 8. Marxist Schools in International Relations 9. The English School 10. Constructivism(s) 11. Critical Theory 12. Normative Theories 13. Postcolonialism 14. Feminism 15. Postmodernism

Expository approach, supplemented by presentation and discussion. Innovative methodologies to support the teaching and learning process will also be used, namely digital tools.  

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