University of Barcelona

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.

The course develops practical drawing skills, focusing on freehand representation of three-dimensional objects and the use of both dry and wet techniques. Students learn to select the most appropriate methods for different subjects, apply expressive and communicative criteria, handle drawing tools with precision, and accurately use the terminology of the discipline.

The course covers the historical evolution of the French language from its Romance origins to the present day. Examines both internal linguistic change and external historical, political, and cultural influences. The course also considers the expansion of French beyond Europe, contact with other languages and creoles, and modern linguistic perspectives on French in the 21st century.

The course introduces the Portuguese language and its global cultural context. Students develop basic communicative skills through the study of pronunciation, spelling, essential vocabulary, and core grammatical structures. The course also explores the presence of Portuguese in the world, fostering awareness of linguistic diversity, cultural practices, and fundamental pragmatic norms.

Know how to solve second-order ordinary linear differential equations using the series expansion method. Understand the utility of series developments of orthogonal functions and apply them to a series of partial differential equations of utility in physics. Understand the importance of contour conditions and their role in determining a discrete spectrum of eigenvalues and applying them to a series of partial differential equations useful in physics. Acquire ease in the use of Fourier and Laplace transforms in the resolution of differential and linear integral equations.

The course explores the history and culture of France through a multidisciplinary analysis of literary, historical, and audiovisual texts. By examining key works by historians and writers from different periods, students will gain insight into the socio-historical contexts that shape literary creation and historical discourse. The course develops students’ ability to critically analyze texts, conduct independent research, and communicate effectively in French, while fostering a reflective and critical approach to works of art and cultural production.

The course explores the nature of culture and its role in society, with a focus on intercultural communication, representation of otherness, and cultural diversity. Students examine cultural dynamics from traditional to postmodern contexts, including the impact of digital and cybercultural transformations, and learn strategies for effective cultural communication across formats, genres, and media.

This course offers a study of corporate law including the legal principles governing corporations and other business entities. Case studies are used to explore fundamental and specialized concepts of this area of law.

This course explores basic concepts of cognitive linguistics and their application to the analysis of the English language. It examines the structure of English through the study of linguistic conceptualization and basic results of cognitive science.