University of Barcelona

This course explores Spanish cinema from its origins to the present day including viewings of some of the most representative films of each era.

This first year course explores the evolution of literature and the concepts of canon, tradition, and classic(s) through a broad textual analysis of representative and influential texts. It examines major texts and authors considered to have shaped intellectual history and literary criticism from their origins to the nineteenth century. Topics covered include: foundations of Western literary tradition (Homer and the Bible); tragedy; the epic and the evolution of the narrative genre (the novel and the short story); lyric poetry.

This course studies the main differences between the psychology of work, of organizations, and of human resources, and the two fundamental theoretical frameworks (rational and social constructionist) of the psychology of organizations. Topics include: organizations-- a psychosocial approach; individuals within the organization; groups and teams within the organization; the organizational system.

The course provides a survey of U.S. history and culture from the country's origins through the end of the 18th century. It examines concepts of diversity in culture, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality in the United States using a critical approach. Topics include: Indigenous American cultures; the meeting of cultures with the arrival of Europeans and African slave population; the Enlightenment and Great Awakening; the American Revolution and declaration of independence; formation of the national government (US democracy and the constitution).  

This course offers a practical introduction to critical skills for managers including critical thinking, negotiation, flexibility, people management, and more. It explores why these management capabilities are important to success in managerial roles.

This course offers a study of Arab-Islamic culture in the context of cultural anthropology. Topics include: gender, marriage, family, and kinship; perceptions of Arab-Islamic culture; the Arabic language; myths, legends, and traditions.