The student who completes the course successfully will be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of the milestone concepts and the main current of contemporary political thought. She/he will have the ability to analyze the relationship between the development of political theory and the building of political institutions and social processes. She/he will be able to compare and contrast ideas and arguments of theorists from different historical periods, being aware of continuities and changes regarding questions about power, authority, liberty, equality etc.. She/He will also be able to acquire knowledge and tools necessary to the analysis and organization of information, to be used in any work environment.