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LEGAL THEORY AND SOCIOLOGY OF LAW
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
UCEAP Course Number
115
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
LEGAL THEORY AND SOCIOLOGY OF LAW
UCEAP Transcript Title
LEGAL THEORY
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to law from an abstract and philosophical framework. Topics include: the concept of law; law as a social and cultural phenomenon and form of social organization; law and other normative systems; law and force; legal norms; legal system; the creation of law; interpretation and application of law.
Language(s) of Instruction
Host Institution Course Number
13563
Host Institution Course Title
TEORÍA DEL DERECHO Y SOCIOLOGÍA JURÍDICA
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Getafe
Host Institution Faculty
Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas
Host Institution Degree
Doble Grado en Derecho y Administración de Empresas
Host Institution Department
Derecho Internacional, Eclesiástico y Filosofía del Derecho
Course Last Reviewed
2024-2025
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HISTORY OF TERRORISM
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
History
UCEAP Course Number
126
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
HISTORY OF TERRORISM
UCEAP Transcript Title
HIST OF TERRORISM
UCEAP Quarter Units
2.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.70
Course Description
This course discusses the various social science explanations for the terrorism phenomenon. It explores the origins of terrorism and the first examples of its use. This course then looks at the five major historical/political scenarios for which terrorist violence has been used in modern times-- populist-anarchist, nationalist totalitarian, third world national liberation, the new left, and fundamentalist.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
14780
Host Institution Course Title
HISTORIA DEL TERRORISMO
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas. (Getafe)
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Minicurso de Humanidades de Grado
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INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
International Studies
UCEAP Course Number
131
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTERNATL SOCIETY
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course analyzes international society and globalization including structure and main features, the subjects and actors, and the regimes of cooperation developed such as for human rights, the environment, international security, and international economics.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
13832
Host Institution Course Title
SOCIEDAD INTERNACIONAL
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Getafe
Host Institution Faculty
Facultad de Humanidades, Comunicación y Documentación
Host Institution Degree
Grado en Humanidades
Host Institution Department
Derecho Internacional, Eclesiástico y Filosofía del Derecho
Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023
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SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Environmental Studies
UCEAP Course Number
106
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
UCEAP Transcript Title
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
UCEAP Quarter Units
2.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.70
Course Description
This course provides a study of the principles of management and planning of tourist spaces and activities according to the principles of sustainability and looks at the methodological instruments available for the implementation of policies towards sustainable development and specifically those related to sustainable tourism. Topics covered include: environmental and social effects of tourism; load capacity and sustainable tourism; strategies and instruments towards sustainable development.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
17608
Host Institution Course Title
TURISMO SOSTENIBLE
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas. (Getafe)
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Humanidades: Historia, Geografía y Arte
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INTERNATIONAL FINANCING
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
106
UCEAP Course Suffix
E
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL FINANCING
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTL FINANCING
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course is a study of international financial management, focusing on financing and investment decision-making for multinational corporations. It explores the international financial markets and currency parity conditions, including the relationship between spot and forward exchange rates, interest rates, and inflation rates. The course also covers the role of derivatives in hedging risk in international capital markets as well as the assessment and valuation of foreign investments. NOTE: Students are expected to have completed coursework in financial economics and corporate finance.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
16636
Host Institution Course Title
FINANZAS INTERNACIONALES
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas. (Getafe)
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economía de la Empresa
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TODAY´S WORLD: THE GLOBAL AGE
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
International Studies
History
UCEAP Course Number
125
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
TODAY´S WORLD: THE GLOBAL AGE
UCEAP Transcript Title
THE GLOBAL AGE
UCEAP Quarter Units
2.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.70
Course Description
This course focuses on current history from the last third of the 20th century to the present. Topics include: politics and international relations; the economy; culture; international conflicts in a global world; technological and scientific globalization; global society and risk; global civil society.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
19448
Host Institution Course Title
EL MUNDO ACTUAL: LA ERA GLOBAL
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Getafe
Host Institution Faculty
Facultad de Humanidades, Comunicación y Documentación
Host Institution Degree
Grado en Periodismo
Host Institution Department
Departamento de Humanidades: Historia, Geografía y Arte
Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023
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THE SOCIOLOGY OF MIGRATIONS: SPAIN AND EUROPEAN UNION
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
UCEAP Course Number
119
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
THE SOCIOLOGY OF MIGRATIONS: SPAIN AND EUROPEAN UNION
UCEAP Transcript Title
SOC OF MIGRATIONS
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course discusses the historical processes and patterns of migration. It analyzes contemporary debates around immigration, immigration policy, border controls, refugees, and integration in Europe. Topics include: demography and migration; migration theory; migration policy-- EU regulation and national policy approaches, with a focus on Spain; ethnicity, integration, and segregation in Spain and the EU.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
782
Host Institution Course Title
LA SOCIOLOGÍA DE LAS MIGRACIONES: EL CONTEXTO DE ESPAÑA Y LA UNIÓN EUROPEA
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Getafe
Host Institution Faculty
Escuela Internacional
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Estudios Hispánicos
Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
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URBAN SPACES
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Urban Studies
Geography
Environmental Studies
UCEAP Course Number
127
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
URBAN SPACES
UCEAP Transcript Title
URBAN SPACES
UCEAP Quarter Units
2.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.70
Course Description
This course provides the essential keys for understanding urban phenomena, including relevant spatial elements in the city and methodologies for understanding of the distinguishing features of cities. It examines the essential features of urban spaces, both from an evolutionary point of view, and in relation to their present configuration. The course also looks at some of the main challenges related to urban spaces, including spatial planning, socio-economic tensions, migration, and urban environment. Madrid's urban reality and its metropolitan area in particular, is examined as a case study.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
12776
Host Institution Course Title
INTRODUCCIÓN A LOS ESPACIOS URBANOS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Facultad de Humanidades, Comunicación y Documentación. (Getafe)
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Humanidades: Historia, Geografía y Arte
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SOCIAL JOURNALISM
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Communication
UCEAP Course Number
121
UCEAP Course Suffix
E
UCEAP Official Title
SOCIAL JOURNALISM
UCEAP Transcript Title
SOCIAL JOURNALISM
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course provides a study of journalistic coverage of social issues, such as migration, gender, disability, religion, ethnicity, etc., as well as best approaches and treatment. Topics covered include an introduction to social journalism, insight into the history of social journalism and its sociological grounds, different reporting techniques used in social journalism, and an approach to service journalism. The course also discusses environmental coverage, as well as civic and professional codes in relation to the treatment of information regarding vulnerable groups and individuals. Students are expected to have completed coursework in news reporting and investigative journalism. NOTE: This course is the same as COMM 121, but taught in English.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
13459
Host Institution Course Title
PERIODISMO SOCIAL
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Facultad de Humanidades, Comunicación y Documentación. (Getafe)
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Periodismo y Comunicación Audiovisual
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DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Mathematics
UCEAP Course Number
102
UCEAP Course Suffix
E
UCEAP Official Title
DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
DISCRETE MATH
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course offers an introduction to discrete mathematics and its applications to computer science. Topics include set theory, binary relations, lattices, elementary counting techniques, recurrence, linear recurrence equations, the generating function and its relevance in combinatorics and recurrence problems, graph theory, modeling, algorithms, ordering and enumerations problems, equivalence relations. Previous coursework in calculus and algebra is required.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
15971
Host Institution Course Title
MATEMÁTICA DISCRETA
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Escuela Politécnica Superior. (Leganés)
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales e Ingenieria Química
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