Spanish

This course offers a study of Spanish history and culture through various films from the post-war era to the present. The selected films and directors are representative of the different periods of recent Spanish history and explore the country's main political, economic, social, and cultural aspects. Topics include: marginal visions of Spain; patriarchy and religion; films of the democratic transition; postmodern Spain; magical realism; Spanish cinema in a global world.

This course presents a historical and contemporary study of European integration and the role of the European Union in global politics. Some of the key concepts explored include Europeanization, Atlantism, supranationalism, intergovernmentalism, sovereignty, integration, interdependence, globalization, security, conflict and cooperation. Topics also include: the European Union as a global actor; the academic study of European integration; Europe after the end of the Second World War; birth and evolution of Atlanticism; the Soviet sphere of influence; dissension in bipolar Europe; Europe in the 1980s; the first European Community; the failure of the political and military community; Gaullist approach to European integration and the enlargement of the EC; reformulation of the European map and the creation of the European Union; the Common Foreign and Security Policy; the EU in a globalized world; the impact of the Lisbon Treaty on EU foreign policy; challenges of the future. Assessment is based on participation, a midterm exam, three short essays, and a final exam.

This course provides a study on the Spanish justice system: how the court system works, how judges and court personnel are trained and selected, what contributes to decision making and persecution, and the goals of the court system. It also discusses the penal system, as well as prison sentences and the role of rehabilitation. It examines the role of eyewitness testimonials, past court cases of unjustly prosecuted individuals, and common risk factors for criminal actions.