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THE SHORT STORY IN SPAIN AND LATIN AMERICA
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Spanish
UCEAP Course Number
140
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
THE SHORT STORY IN SPAIN AND LATIN AMERICA
UCEAP Transcript Title
SHORT STORY
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

This course provides students with the opportunity to read some of the best known short stories from Spain and Latin America. It presents literary terminology to better analyze the literary works and learn the fundamental techniques of short story writing in order to write their own short story. The course presents a brief historical and chronological review of the Spanish and Latin American roots of the genre to focus on the principal examples of the short story since the Middle Ages. Emphasis is placed on the developments of the modern short story during the 20th century. Students explore the different manifestations of the genre according to the literary, social and aesthetic movements and trends (modernism, vanguard, expressionism, surrealism, and magical realism). The course examines the skills of short story writing, including form, plot, characterization, dialogue, style, imagery, and narrative voice.

Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
723
Host Institution Course Title
TEORÍA Y PRÁCTICA DEL CUENTO EN ESPAÑOL
Host Institution Campus
Getafe
Host Institution Faculty
International School
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Estudios Hispánicos

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Country
Spain
Host Institution
University of Barcelona
Program(s)
University of Barcelona
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Environmental Studies
UCEAP Course Number
132
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
ENVI IMPACT ASSESS
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

This course offers a study of environmental impact assessment including its origin, legislative frameworks, and practical applications.

Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
362322
Host Institution Course Title
EVALUACIÓN DE IMPACTOS AMBIENTALES
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Facultad de Geografia e Historia
Host Institution Degree
Geografia
Host Institution Department
Departamento de Geografia

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CONTEMPORARY SPAIN THROUGH THE PRESS
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Spanish History Communication
UCEAP Course Number
144
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CONTEMPORARY SPAIN THROUGH THE PRESS
UCEAP Transcript Title
CONTEM SPAIN/PRESS
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

This course assesses the manner in which Spanish newspapers present the nation's political, cultural, and social spheres. It examines how national and regional identities have been reinforced through the press, and explores the relationship between freedom of speech, press, and history. The course also studies the significance of these relationships in connection with current events as these surface in local, national, and international affairs.

Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
727
Host Institution Course Title
HISTORIA DEL PRESENTE: ESPAÑA DE HOY
Host Institution Campus
Getafe
Host Institution Faculty
International School
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Estudios Hispánicos

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SPANISH CINEMA
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Spanish Film & Media Studies
UCEAP Course Number
141
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SPANISH CINEMA
UCEAP Transcript Title
SPANISH CINEMA
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

This course studies the history of Spanish film from the ''camara oscura'' to the present. Historical accounts of film as an aesthetic form, a social force, an economic institution, and a technology are considered. The course also covers major Spanish directors including Luis Bunuel, Benito Perojo, Fernando Fernan Gomez, Luis Berlanga, Carlos Saura, Victor Erice, Fernando Trueba, and Pedro Almodovar. Close attention to their film composition, choices of subject and character, and the relationship of their movies to Spanish culture and society is given.

Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
725
Host Institution Course Title
CINE ESPAÑOL
Host Institution Campus
Getafe
Host Institution Faculty
International School
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Estudios Hispánicos

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BARCELONA: A MEETING PLACE FOR SPANISH AND LATINAMERICAN LITERATURE II
Country
Spain
Host Institution
University of Barcelona
Program(s)
University of Barcelona
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Spanish Latin American Studies
UCEAP Course Number
108
UCEAP Course Suffix
B
UCEAP Official Title
BARCELONA: A MEETING PLACE FOR SPANISH AND LATINAMERICAN LITERATURE II
UCEAP Transcript Title
BCN:SP&LATAM LIT II
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

This course is divided into two parts. Part one examines Spanish narrative prose of the 19th and 20th centuries, taking as thematic reference the city of Barcelona and its writers. Part two explores Latin American culture through representative artistic works (music, writing, painting, and film) and their socio-cultural and artistic framework.

Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
290404
Host Institution Course Title
BARCELONA: ENCUENTRO DE LAS LETRAS ESPAÑOLAS E HISPANOAMERICANAS II
Host Institution Campus
Campus Plaça Universitat
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Estudios Hispánicos

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ANTHROPOLOGY OF THE BODY AND EMOTIONS
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Complutense University of Madrid
Program(s)
Complutense University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Anthropology
UCEAP Course Number
123
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ANTHROPOLOGY OF THE BODY AND EMOTIONS
UCEAP Transcript Title
ANTH BODY&EMOTION
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

This course offers a study of the body and emotions from the interactions between biological, social, and cultural dimensions taking into account the contributions from different branches of anthropology such as symbolism, rituals, religion, politics, and health and disease.

Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
801210
Host Institution Course Title
ANTROPOLOGÍA DEL CUERPO Y DE LAS EMOCIONES
Host Institution Campus
SOMOSAGUAS
Host Institution Faculty
FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS POLÍTICAS Y SOCIOLOGÍA
Host Institution Degree
GRADO EN ANTROPOLOGÍA SOCIAL Y CULTURAL
Host Institution Department
DEPARTAMENTO DE ANTROPOLOGÍA SOCIAL Y PSICOLOGÍA SOCIAL

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HUMAN RIGHTS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science Legal Studies
UCEAP Course Number
148
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
HUMAN RIGHTS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
HR&SUSTAINABLE DEVL
UCEAP Quarter Units
2.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.70
Course Description

This course examines the model of human rights in the Spanish and international legal systems and its relationship with sustainable development. Topics include: international protection of human rights; democracy, human rights and vulnerable groups; gender equality and human rights; the relationship between sustainable development and peace, eradication of hunger and poverty, economic development, urban development, culture and cultural diversity, the right to a healthy environment, access to justice and education, and universal health.

Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
11297
Host Institution Course Title
DERECHOS HUMANOS Y DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE
Host Institution Campus
Leganés
Host Institution Faculty
Escuela Politécnica Superior
Host Institution Degree
Doble Grado Ciencia e Ingeniería de Datos - Ingeniería en Tecnologías de Telecomunicación
Host Institution Department
Departamento de Derecho Internacional, Eclesiástico y Filosofía del Derecho

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ELEMENTARY SPANISH I
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Spanish
UCEAP Course Number
20
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ELEMENTARY SPANISH I
UCEAP Transcript Title
ELEMENTARY SPAN I
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

This introductory Spanish language course is based on level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and focuses on basic communication, grammar and vocabulary.

Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
748
Host Institution Course Title
LENGUA ESPAÑOLA: NIVEL BÁSICO I
Host Institution Campus
Getafe
Host Institution Faculty
International School
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Estudios Hispánicos

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PROCESSES AND STRATEGIES OF TEACHING, ASSESSMENT, AND SELF-ASSESSMENT
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Complutense University of Madrid
Program(s)
Complutense University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Linguistics
UCEAP Course Number
148
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
PROCESSES AND STRATEGIES OF TEACHING, ASSESSMENT, AND SELF-ASSESSMENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
LANG TEACH&ASSESSMT
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

This course explores the field and concept of assessment in foreign languages, analysis and use of language reference frameworks, the evolution in the treatment of linguistic competencies, and the main methods of evaluation in foreign languages.

Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
805083
Host Institution Course Title
PROCESOS Y ESTRATEGIAS DE ENSEÑANZA, DE EVALUACIÓN Y AUTOEVALUACIÓN
Host Institution Campus
MONCLOA
Host Institution Faculty
FACULTAD DE FILOLOGÍA
Host Institution Degree
GRADO EN LINGÜÍSTICA Y LENGUAS APLICADAS
Host Institution Department
DEPARTAMENTO DE LINGÜÍSTICA, ESTUDIOS ÁRABES, HEBREOS, VASCOS Y DE ASIA ORIENTAL

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Complutense University of Madrid
Program(s)
Complutense University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
118
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
UCEAP Transcript Title
CORP SOC RESPNSBLTY
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description

This course analyzes the context in which Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arises and identifies the main trends and related concepts. It discusses business ethics, corporate governance, stakeholder theory, and the concept of sustainability. This course also focuses on CSR management and communication strategies developed by companies and institutions.

Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
803703
Host Institution Course Title
RESPONSABILIDAD SOCIAL DE LA EMPRESA
Host Institution Campus
MONCLOA
Host Institution Faculty
FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS DE LA INFORMACIÓN
Host Institution Degree
GRADO EN PUBLICIDAD Y RELACIONES PÚBLICAS
Host Institution Department
DEPARTAMENTO DE CIENCIAS DE LA COMUNICACIÓN APLICADA
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