Spain

This course on public policy analysis uses case studies to link theoretical analysis of public economic concepts with actual public policy applications. Emphasis is placed on the evaluation public policy, with step-by-step critical analysis of relevant empirical papers. Topics covered include: empirical tools of public economics; environmental and health externalities; education; social, unemployment, and health insurance; income distribution and welfare programs. Prior course work in economic theory and basic knowledge of econometrics is required. Texts: GRUBER, J. Public Finance and Public Policy, 2nd edition, Worth Publishers, 2013. STIGLITZ, J. Economics of the Public Sector, 3rd edition, W.W. Norton and Company, 2000.

This courses focuses on seven cities and moments in history where western culture has been especially significant for transformations affecting social and economic life. Each location includes a study of relevant philosophers. Topics include: Amsterdam 1650; Paris 1750; Jena 1800; Athens 400 B.C.E.; Vienna 1900; Berlin 1930; New York 1970.

This course examines different mass media theories and their related conceptual frameworks. Topics covered include: communication as a scientific discipline; mass media and popular culture; mass society and propaganda theories; structuralism, semiotics and the media; theories on long-term effects of media exposure. 

This creative writing course examines the concept of literary creativity through a critical analysis of narrative texts and essays. Through the study of the general structure and fundamental components of essays and narratives -- plot, narrator, character, setting, dialogue -- classes emphasize the process of writing and improving narrative works.

This course examines individual labor law or employment law, with a focus on the employment contract. Topics include: concept, function, origin, and history of labor law; sources of labor law and the employment relationship, and principles of application; the labor administration system and labor courts; the employment relationship between employee and business owner; the job market, employment policy, and the employment contract; defining the job to be performed; quantity and features of employment benefits. 

This course provides a study of the major milestones of Latin American literature, examining them within their historical and cultural contexts. Authors and texts may vary by term.

Latin American Lit I (humanidades course) is taught in the Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas (Getafe), Grado en Administración de Empresas.

This intensive Spanish language and culture course is specifically geared for heritage language-learners who have bilingual communicative skills. It refines existing oral and written skills, while improving formal (linguistic/pragmatic) language proficiency. The course also takes advantage of students' immersion in Spanish life to incorporate intercultural learning and provide further context to the grammatical, lexical, and cultural content of the course. Assessment is based on essays, oral presentations, homework, a cultural blog, midterm and final exams, participation, and attendance. Texts: Alonso Raya, Rosario et al. Gramática básica del estudiante de español. Madrid: Editorial Difusión.