Spanish

This course covers the translation of different types of social sciences texts from English to Spanish at a basic and intermediate level of specialization. Using the concepts and the basic theoretical principles, types, and modalities of translation, it focuses on the transmission of concepts between languages and cultures, problem solving different translation challenges that arise during the process.

This course continues the study of Spanish grammar and further develops the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing while offering greater familiarity with the culture of Spain and Spanish America. The objectives of the course include the communication of simple, personal experiences from the past and present; the expression of needs, desires, opinions, and conjecture; the comprehension of the principal idea from simple written passages; the ability to write brief texts and messages referring to personal characteristics and surroundings. Assessment for the course is based on daily workbook exercises, weekly quizzes and compositions, a mid-term exam, and a final exam with both oral and written components. Bibliography: CORPAS, Jaime et al., AULA 2 Nueva Edicion: Libro del Alumno Nivel A2, Madrid: Editorial Difusion ALONSO RAYA, Rosario et al., Students' Basic Grammar of Spanish, Madrid: Editorial Difusion

This course provides a study of modern photography, the historical and aesthetic process from the end of the 19th century to the first half of the 20th century. It examines the theoretical and critical framework in which modern photography developed, the main trends and movements of modern photography, and the importance of photography in the development of visuality in the 20th century.

This course provides an introduction to public policy and law creation with a focus on the environment and sustainable development. In addition to the beaurocracy behind the creation and application of public policy, this class delves into the reasons for public policy and the driving factors that bring issues into the public sphere.

The course provides a study of contemporary Hispanic, Anglophone and Francophone Caribbean literary production and discusses relevant critical literary debates, especially in relation to migration and diasporas. It focuses on the analysis of texts by Caribbean authors, including novels, poems and essays.

This course provides a critical and comparative analysis of the works of Chilean authors, Gabriela Mistral (1889-1957), and Violeta Parra (1917-1967). It examines the fundamental features found in each author's poetic and cultural projects, taking into consideration the diverse sources (poetry, biographies, autobiographies, letters and articles), critiques, and historical context. It also compares the levels of the works of both poets: subject construction, country and landscape configuration in their poetry, cultural projects and amorous discourse.

This course provides a study of the processes of environmental impact assessments. Topics covered include the different types of environmental impact, the legal and technical aspects of environmental impact assessments, the classification of environmental impacts, the development of environmental impacts, and the application on environmental impact assessments.