Complutense University of Madrid

This course is an introduction to sociology of the Arab region. It focuses on the processes of change and continuity that have helped establish the main elements of contemporary Arab societies. This course analyzes the linguistic, ethnic, and religious structures of the region, as well as the different trajectories of state formation, gender policies, family structures, the relationships between religion and power, and the main transformations since 2011 as a result of Arab Spring.

Topics in this introductory course include: social work with groups-- delimitation, definition, typology, and characteristics; historical development of social work with groups; the group and group dynamics-- basic knowledge of composition, structure, and group processes; theoretical approaches and intervention models; basic skills and standards for practice.

This course discusses the methodology used in economic theory, with the models of economic behavior, and the driving forces behind market prices. It focuses on the theory of production and costs and the analysis of competitive and non-competitive markets. Prior completion of Microeconomics I and II, Mathematics I, II and III is strongly recommended.

This course offers a study of the legal system of the European Union including its legal evolution from origins to the present. It discusses the formation process of EU law and the constitutionalization process of the EU, the regulations of EU institutions, and sources of EU law, as well as its interrelation with Spanish law. 

This course examines the different anatomical structures that are involved in voice production and speech articulation. Topics include: tissues, organs, systems, and apparatus; locomotor system; the bony skull and cranial norms; facial bones; central and peripheral nervous system; brain stem; cranial nerves; nerve pathways; muscles of the head; mimic muscles; nose; pharynx; oral cavity; tongue; larynx; vocal cords; thorax; diaphragm muscle; respiratory system.

This course explores fundamental concepts and theories for the sociological study of religions, paying particular attention to the classic authors (Weber, Durkheim and Marx) and current debates. It analyzes religious phenomena in their different social and historical manifestations, the interaction of religions with politics, the economy, culture, social changes, and conflicts, and contemporary socio-religious dynamics.

This political philosophy course offers a study of the basic concepts related to the ethical and legal foundation of society including justice, freedom, security, wealth, property, authority, human rights, forms of government, electoral laws, democratic institutions, etc. It covers political philosophy from Ancient Greece to Marx.

This course offers a historical and systematic analysis of the notion of freedom in its various meanings and dimensions. Topics include: the system of the human condition-- active life and life of the spirit; philosophers and will; concealment and falsification of original phenomena; will as the source of action; freedom and sovereignty; original experiences at the base of the notion of will in the texts of postclassical and premodern tradition-- from Paul the Apostle to Duns Scotus; the cases of Augustine of Hippo and Duns Scotus-- beginning and contingency.

This introductory course explores the most important aspects of Islam as a religious and cultural tradition, with special emphasis on the formative period. In addition to studying the sources of Islam, it also focuses on the emergence and development of its main rituals and doctrines.  

This course is designed for UCEAP students at the upper elementary (A2) level to improve, consolidate, and expand grammatical knowledge of the Spanish language. Class meetings are supplemented with practical experiences where students visit emblematic locations in Madrid to practice Spanish communication in real time.