University of Alicante

The course explores major movements and artists from Neoclassicism to contemporary art, including Impressionism, avant-garde, postwar trends, and current artistic languages. Students analyze artworks, understand historical contexts, and use diverse sources—including digital tools—for research and interpretation.

Topics in this commercial distribution course include: the distribution system; commercialization channels; retailer planning and management; logistics of distribution. It is divided into three parts. Part 1: commercialization which focuses on manufacturer strategies such as distribution channel selection and coordination of intermediary relationships. Part 2: commercial formats which focuses on commercial intermediaries, distribution companies, and new selling methods. Part 3: retailing which focuses on retailer company strategy and design of marketing activities.

This course strengthens the four language skills to effectively use Spanish as a means of communication. Students interact in complex communicative situations, distinguishing between different linguistic registers, and deepen their understanding of the cultural and linguistic diversity of each Spanish-speaking country. This course is at the C2 level.

This course analyzes the elements that comprise the spatial organization of past societies. It examines the complex interrelationship between the natural and cultural aspects of the territory within its historical context. This course focuses on the material remains or archaeological record of different societies and, from their geographical coordinates, the spatial behaviors of those historical societies. It explores the socioeconomic impact of the cultural landscape, especially in its role as a tourist attraction.

This course offers a study of financial theory including an evaluation of various financial products available in the financial market and their usefulness in the real economy. It also also focuses on managing portfolios of financial products and making financial decisions (investment and financing) within that functional area of a business.

This course examines the main historical periods of the English language with particular emphasis on the medieval period (Old and Middle English). It discusses the main changes from Old English to Modern English in terms of phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexis. This course also explores the process of the standardization of English and the varieties of English that exist today.

This course examines the relationship between society and the built environment, using a sociological perspective to analyze the city and urban phenomena. It discusses the main theoretical contributions and lines of research that have facilitated the interpretation and analysis of various social problems in the urban context.

This course offers a study of European exploration and colonization, specifically that of Spain, Portugal, France, England, and the Netherlands. It focuses on the social, cultural, political, economic, and scientific impacts that these expansions had on the peoples and nations of Europe.

This course offers an in-depth study of the social structure of Spain, recognizing it as a specific case within the context of a broader model. That is, an analysis of the characteristics of the modern social structure system, its transformations, and the evolution of contemporary societies, with particular attention to the phenomena of wealth distribution, power, and social classes. It focuses particular attention on changes to social structure and social wealth distribution as a result of the economic crisis.