Official Country Name
Spain
Country Code
ES
Country ID
30
Geographic Region
EUROPE
Region
Region IV
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND MARKETS
Country
Spain
Host Institution
University of Barcelona
Program(s)
University of Barcelona
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
125
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND MARKETS
UCEAP Transcript Title
FIN INSTRUMNTS&MKTS
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course examines how financial markets function and the financial instruments traded in financial markets. Topics include: money market; stock market; foreign exchange market; derivatives market.
Language(s) of Instruction
Host Institution Course Number
363680
Host Institution Course Title
INSTRUMENTS I MERCATS FINANCERS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Campus Nord
Host Institution Faculty
Facultad de Economia y Empresa
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Department of Business
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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
136
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UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course examines international trade theory and its application to real problems of the world economy. It looks at the classical models of international trade (Ricardo and Heckscher-Ohlin) as well as the models of monopolistic competition; gains from trade; effects of international trade on income distribution; economic geography and regional specialization; trade policies; WTO and trade agreements.
Language(s) of Instruction
Host Institution Course Number
13654,13195,13654
Host Institution Course Title
COMERCIO INTERNACIONAL
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Getafe
Host Institution Faculty
Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas
Host Institution Degree
Economía
Host Institution Department
Economía
Course Last Reviewed
2024-2025
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ANALYSIS OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Complutense University of Madrid
Program(s)
Complutense University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
Political Science
UCEAP Course Number
142
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ANALYSIS OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES
UCEAP Transcript Title
ANALYSIS:SOC ISSUES
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course examines the various social, cultural, political and economic phenomena that shape the daily context of society and aims to create a broad understanding of social reality. Themes covered include: analysis of social reality (cultural construction of society, social order, origin of social norms, culture wars and social structuring processes); society of the welfare state (society and economic systems, market economy to market society, origin of the welfare state); unemployment and the labor market; politics and power (ideologies and transformation of society, political decision-making, democratization of society); social impact of new technologies; globalization and social transformation.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
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ANÁLISIS DE LA REALIDAD SOCIAL Y CONTEMPORÁNEA
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PSYCHOLOGY OF VIOLENCE
Country
Spain
Host Institution
University of Barcelona
Program(s)
University of Barcelona
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Psychology
UCEAP Course Number
147
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
PSYCHOLOGY OF VIOLENCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
PSY OF VIOLENCE
UCEAP Quarter Units
2.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.70
Course Description
This course provides a psychological study of violent behavior as well as the roots and causes of aggression, aggression and violence. Topics discussed include: the history of theories and scientific-cultural considerations of violence as a social and personal problem; characteristics and types of violence; psychological foundations of violence and violent behavior; elements of social environment and the individual in the genesis of violence; psychological factors and their role in violent action; risk assessment, prevention, and management of violence.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
364632
Host Institution Course Title
PSICOLOGÍA DE LA VIOLENCIA
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Facultad de Psicología, Campus Mundet
Host Institution Faculty
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Host Institution Department
Psicologia Clinica y Psicobiología
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BARCELONA MEDITERRANEAN METROPOLIS
Country
Spain
Host Institution
University of Barcelona
Program(s)
University of Barcelona
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
History
European Studies
UCEAP Course Number
113
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BARCELONA MEDITERRANEAN METROPOLIS
UCEAP Transcript Title
BCN MED METROPOLIS
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course explores the city of Barcelona from a historic, artistic, literary, and cinematographic perspective. Topics include: the roman city; the Gothic Quarter; a bohemian and modernist city; a global city-- Universal Exposition, Olympic Games, and Universal Forum of Cultures.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
290172
Host Institution Course Title
BARCELONA MEDITERRANEAN METROPOLIS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Campus Plaça Universitat
Host Institution Faculty
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Host Institution Department
Estudios Hispánicos
Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023
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SCIENTIFIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL 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
138
UCEAP Course Suffix
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SCIENTIFIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM
UCEAP Transcript Title
SCI&ENV JOURNALISM
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of science & environmental journalism, as well as to a set of theoretical and practical perspectives on science communication, the public perception of science, and scientific literacy. It covers the basic tools used to construct news that relies on the classical values in science communication, such as reliability, fairness, balance, independence, and relevance. Students are expected to have completed coursework on news reporting and interpretative journalism. NOTE: This course is the same as COMM 138E, but taught in Spanish.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
13288
Host Institution Course Title
PERIODISMO CIENTÍFICO Y MEDIOAMBIENTAL
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Facultad de Humanidades, Comunicación y Documentación. (Getafe)
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Host Institution Department
Periodismo y Comunicación Audiovisual
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SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF 20TH CENTURY SPAIN
Country
Spain
Host Institution
University of Barcelona
Program(s)
University of Barcelona
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
Political Science
History
UCEAP Course Number
105
UCEAP Course Suffix
C
UCEAP Official Title
SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF 20TH CENTURY SPAIN
UCEAP Transcript Title
CONTEMP HIST SPAIN
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course examines the social, political and cultural history of contemporary Spain. Topics covered include the birth of contemporary Spain, the war of independence, the transition between the old regime, absolutism and liberalism, colonial independence, the formation of the state, restoration, and social economic and political systems. Assessment is based on attendance and participation, midterm, and final exam.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
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HISTORIA SOCIAL, POLITICA Y CULTURAL DE LA ESPAÑA CONTEMPORANEA (SIGLO XIX Y XX)
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SOCIAL CLASS IN THE UNITED STATES: THE CULTURE OF INEQUALITY
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
Political Science
UCEAP Course Number
174
UCEAP Course Suffix
E
UCEAP Official Title
SOCIAL CLASS IN THE UNITED STATES: THE CULTURE OF INEQUALITY
UCEAP Transcript Title
SOC CLASS IN US
UCEAP Quarter Units
2.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.70
Course Description
This course examines a broad range of American cultural production (including short stories, essays, journalism, poetry, music, films, theater, and television shows) and historical precursors focused on the issue of economic inequality and the impact these have had on culture. Topics covered include: Hamilton and Jefferson-- two visions of America; the Gilded Age and the industrial jungle; the progressive era; the Great Depression; economics of race in the United States.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
10909
Host Institution Course Title
CLASE SOCIAL EN LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS: LA CULTURA DE LA DESIGUALDAD
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
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SPANISH CONTEMPORARY ART: PICASSO, DALI, MIRO
Country
Spain
Host Institution
University of Barcelona
Program(s)
University of Barcelona
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Art History
UCEAP Course Number
110
UCEAP Course Suffix
C
UCEAP Official Title
SPANISH CONTEMPORARY ART: PICASSO, DALI, MIRO
UCEAP Transcript Title
SPAN CONTEMP ART
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course covers the Baroque period of the 17th century and the Rennaissance through the 20th century. Students examine specific art and architectural masterpieces and are introduced to the social, political, and historical events indirectly responsible for specific artistic manifestations and movements. Topics discussed in class include cubism, surrealism, and informalism, and the works of Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Velazquez, Goya, Gaudí, Picasso, and Dali. Assessment is based on a midterm exam and a final exam.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
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ARTE ESPAÑOL CONTEMPORANEO: PICASSO, DALI, MIRO
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Facultad de Filología y Comunicación, Campus Plaza Universidad
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FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
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)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
106
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
FINANCIAL ECON
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the principals that govern present and future values of cash-flow streams and the net present values of different real and financial investments. It examines financial market functions and the investment decisions that participating agents face, risk and return linked to asset flows, the different types of derivative assets, and risk management. Other topics include: mathematical financial tools; net present value (NPV); characterization of assets and financial portfolios; capital asset pricing model (CAPM); derivatives.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
13166/13648/13747
Host Institution Course Title
ECONOMÍA FINANCIERA
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas (Getafe); Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas (Colme
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Host Institution Department
Business Administration
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