Spain

This course examines the main theoretical approaches and discussions of the sociology of the educational system. It analyzes the main indicators and educational data for Spain and other countries. This course looks at educational policies and the assessment of the education system. It explores the relationship between social structure, economy, culture, and the educational system. Topics include: education as a socialization process; the social functions of the school; origins and evolution of the Spanish educational system; the provision of education and educational policies; reform and innovation in teaching; factors affecting education-- processes and education results, international assessments of educational performance and international studies on education, education and inequality, and education and employment in Spain; evaluation of the Spanish educational system-- main problems and major challenges; case studies of educational systems in advanced societies and in Latin America.

This course offers a survey of Spanish art history in three main areas with an emphasis on the principal artists and most relevant movements, such as the Spanish history of architecture and urban design from prehistory to the present, focusing on Madrid and the role of building in its changing society; Spanish painting from the Age of Mannerism to 19th-century modern art; and major movements in painting and sculpture of the 20th century in Spain.

This course offers an introduction to the legal requirements for creating, protecting, and financing innovative companies. The course is divided into three blocks: commercial law; industrial property law; and business finance law.

This course provides students with a knowledge of the legal framework that supports employment relations. Topics covered include: sources of labor law; (union) representation of workers; collective bargaining; concept and characteristics of labor contracts; labor provisions; termination; labor administration and jurisdiction; the Spanish social security system; protections and benefits of social security.

This course provides the basic skills and theory necessary to carry out rudimentary research in the field of social sciences with a special emphasis on questions in the area of international studies.

This course examines the main issues in the struggle for equal rights for persons with disabilities. Topics include: disability in human rights discourse; models of treatment of disability and human rights; disability in the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; equality, non-discrimination, and disability; universal accessibility and reasonable accommodation; autonomy, independent living, and social participation; legal capacity issues; inclusive education; inclusive workplace.

This course examines the history of European cultures, with a special focus on Spain, from pre-history to the present day. Topics include: the Renaissance; Reformation; Enlightenment; Industrial Revolution; Russian revolution and formation of the USSR; WWI; WWII; Spanish republics; dictatorship; Cold War; de-colonization; democracy; the European Union.

This course provides an introduction to data analysis in the social sciences through the multiple linear regression model. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of the model and the application of statistical inference techniques to solve case studies. The course discusses how to make inferences under non-standard situations caused by the nature of the variables in the model or by the nature of data. Previous study of probability, statistics, algebra and calculus is recommended.

This course offers a study of the sociology of education including the educational system, family and school, knowledge society, and education and employment.

This law course provides a study of the origins, evolution, and legal organization of the European Union. It examines the law of the European Union, law adopted by the institutions, and the integration of the European laws with the Spanish legal system. It looks at reciprocal state laws of EU nation-states, EU laws of application and control, and the objectives of the EU integration process.