University of Barcelona

The course examines alternative methods of resolving legal disputes outside traditional court proceedings. Students examine the nature and dynamics of conflict, approaches to conflict management, and the legal frameworks governing negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms. The course explores the advantages, limitations, and legal consequences of various dispute resolution processes, with particular attention to selecting the most appropriate method for different types of conflicts. Through case studies, simulations, oral presentations, and practical exercises, students develop skills in negotiation, mediation, conflict analysis, and dispute resolution strategy.

The course examines the role of tutorial guidance and student support in primary education within an inclusive educational framework. Students explore the theoretical foundations and principles of tutorial action, emphasizing collaboration among schools, families, and the broader community. Topics include the organization and planning of tutorial programs, the responsibilities of the classroom tutor, personalized guidance for students aged 6–12, psychosocial and life-skills development, classroom climate, group cohesion, coeducation, and school coexistence. The course also addresses family diversity, communication and support strategies for families, and approaches to fostering active family participation and collaboration in the educational process.

The course examines contemporary developments and emerging challenges in business and commercial law. Students explore current legal issues related to contracts, corporate governance, and the legal structures used to establish and expand businesses. Through the analysis of real-world cases and legal advisory projects, the course develops students’ understanding of how legal frameworks shape business operations and decision-making. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, legal reasoning, oral communication, and the practical application of legal principles to modern business scenarios. Topics may include recent developments in contract law, company law, business formation and growth strategies, and legal problem-solving in commercial practice.

The course explores the historical development of aesthetic thought from antiquity to modernity through the study of major philosophical texts. Students analyze the aesthetic theories and philosophical concepts developed by thinkers including Plato, Aristotle, Hume, Kant, Schiller, Schelling, Hegel, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche. The course emphasizes close reading of primary sources, the historical and cultural contexts in which aesthetic ideas emerged, and the evolution of philosophical problems and terminology within the field of aesthetics. Through lectures, seminars, and text-based discussions, students develop skills in philosophical interpretation, historical contextualization, and scholarly research.

This course provides an introduction to the Portuguese language aimed at developing intermediate reading and communication skills. Students expand their vocabulary, practice key grammatical structures, and learn to use common connectors in Portuguese. The course emphasizes comprehension of standard Portuguese texts, including literary texts of moderate difficulty, and explores important communicative features such as common expressions and forms of address. It also encourages reflection on language through comparison with other Romance languages and promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity.

The course covers the role of companion animals in promoting human welfare, with a focus on behavioral science and inter-species relationships. Students will explore ethology, comparative psychology, co-evolutionary processes, the behavioral patterns of canines and felines, their disorders, and the benefits of human-animal bonds.