Spain

This course explores the main changes resulting from the development of contemporary sociological theory. It identifies the primary authors and trends that contributed to the development of contemporary sociological theory. Topics include: functionalism; the Frankfurt school; symbolic interactionism; phenomenology and ethnomethodology; methodological individualism; new modernity; postmodernity.

This introductory astronomy course discusses the following topics: motion of celestial bodies; celestial vault; history of astronomy; telescopes and CCD cameras; astronomy from space; the solar system; stars; cosmological models; nearby universe.

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 course focuses on how to model and apply optimization and simulation methods in business decision-making. It discusses linear, discrete, and non-linear models as well as a review of case studies.

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.