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Spring Intermediate II Area Courses (EN) - Intermediate II
Spring Intermediate II Area Courses (EN) - Intermediate II 
Area Courses (EN) - Intermediate II
| Anthropology | ||
| AN/SO320A Sports and Society in Spain |
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| This course will examin various aspects of the relationship between sport and society
in Spain, with a particular emphasis on soccer and bullfighting. We will examine both the impact of sport on Spanish society and the influence of society on the practice
of sport in Spain. The course begins with a consideration of general theoretical questions in the study of sport before moving on to an account of the historical
development of sports in general and in Spain in particular. The impact of social institutions on sports is examined in sections on the economy and the media.
The first half of the course ends with a consideration of the way sports can be used by governments as a political tool. Following the midterm, we examine the
reciprocal influences of sports on violence, gender, race and ethnic and national identities in Spain. Credits: 3 Instructor: Prof. Kennett Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| AN/SO320B Sports and Society in Spain |
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| This course will examin various aspects of the relationship between sport and society
in Spain, with a particular emphasis on soccer and bullfighting. We will examine both the impact of sport on Spanish society and the influence of society on the practice
of sport in Spain. The course begins with a consideration of general theoretical questions in the study of sport before moving on to an account of the historical
development of sports in general and in Spain in particular. The impact of social institutions on sports is examined in sections on the economy and the media.
The first half of the course ends with a consideration of the way sports can be used by governments as a political tool. Following the midterm, we examine the
reciprocal influences of sports on violence, gender, race and ethnic and national identities in Spain. Credits: 3 Instructor: Prof. Kennett Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| AN/SO320C Sports and Society in Spain |
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| This course will examin various aspects of the relationship between sport and society
in Spain, with a particular emphasis on soccer and bullfighting. We will examine both the impact of sport on Spanish society and the influence of society on the practice
of sport in Spain. The course begins with a consideration of general theoretical questions in the study of sport before moving on to an account of the historical
development of sports in general and in Spain in particular. The impact of social institutions on sports is examined in sections on the economy and the media.
The first half of the course ends with a consideration of the way sports can be used by governments as a political tool. Following the midterm, we examine the
reciprocal influences of sports on violence, gender, race and ethnic and national identities in Spain. Credits: 3 Instructor: Dawn Hiscock Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| AN/PS340 Self and Identity in a Postmodern World |
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| This course interrogates identity and self in the postmodern era of globalization and
neo-liberalism. In a world in which economic, political, cultural and human frontiers are increasingly being torn down, the parameters that have traditionally
circumscribed self development are becoming less and less clear. This course will examine how global telecommunication, worldwide migrations, evolving values,
and an ever changing and expanding marketplace of goods, services, and ideas impact self and identity. What was once distant, strange and incomprehensible
can be instantly accessed, whereas what as once firmly established tradition is increasingly becoming distant and strange and incomprehensible. The parameters
which have previously defined our self and identity, of what is expected, good, normal, and valued, are no longer clearly and unambiguously given, such that
the self is increasingly saturated and hybridized. Contemporary Spanish identity in the context of nationalism, immigration, and commerce will be examined as
a means of elaborating upon the complexity of self and identity development. The experience of studying abroad will provide further insights into the impact
of cultural and geographical change on self and identity. Credits: 3 Instructor: Prof. A. Qureshi Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| Architecture | ||
| AH/AT324A Modernism in Architecture and Design in Comparative Perspective |
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| This course will look at Modernism as an international movement in architecture
and design. Beginning with a discussion of Modernism in the arts, the course will focus upon developments in architecture and design in Europe and North America
between 1880 and 1920 (Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Secession, etc.) Special attention will be paid to Gaudí and Modernisme in Barcelona, and several relevant field visits
will be made. Credits: 3 Instructor: Águeda Viñamata Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| AH/AT324B Modernism in Architecture and Design in Comparative Perspective |
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| This course will look at Modernism as an international movement in architecture
and design. Beginning with a discussion of Modernism in the arts, the course will focus upon developments in architecture and design in Europe and North America
between 1880 and 1920 (Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Secession, etc.) Special attention will be paid to Gaudí and Modernisme in Barcelona, and several relevant field visits
will be made. Credits: 3 Instructor: Prof. TBC Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| Art History | ||
| AH/US230 International Events in Barcelona: An Artistic Approach |
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| This course focuses on four international cultural events that have determined the worldwide
launching of the city of Barcelona as a renowned Art window: the 1888 World Fair, the 1929 International Fair, the 1992 Olympic Games and the 2004 Forum of the Cultures.
These key happenings highlight important periods in the History of Art along with the aesthetic changes the city has experienced. The emphasis is on Art exhibitions
celebrated during these events. Credits: 3 Instructor: Isabel Sanchez Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| AH/AT324A Modernism in Architecture and Design in Comparative Perspective |
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| This course will look at Modernism as an international movement in architecture
and design. Beginning with a discussion of Modernism in the arts, the course will focus upon developments in architecture and design in Europe and North America
between 1880 and 1920 (Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Secession, etc.) Special attention will be paid to Gaudí and Modernisme in Barcelona, and several relevant field visits
will be made. Credits: 3 Instructor: Águeda Viñamata Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses | ||
| AH/AT324B Modernism in Architecture and Design in Comparative Perspective |
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| This course will look at Modernism as an international movement in architecture
and design. Beginning with a discussion of Modernism in the arts, the course will focus upon developments in architecture and design in Europe and North America
between 1880 and 1920 (Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Secession, etc.) Special attention will be paid to Gaudí and Modernisme in Barcelona, and several relevant field visits
will be made. Credits: 3 Instructor: Prof. TBC Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses | ||
| AH/US330A Architecture and Landscape in Barcelona |
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course proposes looking at Barcelona's Metropolitan area not from the panoramas,
open spaces and landscapes that articulate, connect and offer continuity
between built space and voids. The formal, theoretical and cultural history
of modern gardens, parks, and public landscapes in the city will be addressed,
within a European context. The multivalent forms of modern landscape, crossing
borders between architecture, art and urban planning are examined in a variety
of oppositions and new contexts that include the public vs. private, the
rural vs. urban, the city vs. country; the rise of planning instruments
at a city and regional scale; ecological concerns; the emergence of ideologies
of nature and changing attitudes towards modernization and increased mobility.
The course will chart the emergence of the public landscape with special
focus given to developments in urban and regional planning. Landscape, by
definition, always refers to other disciplines. The interdisciplinary nature
of modern landscape design will be analyzed through critical reference to
methodologies used in the related fields of architecture, art, geography,
social and urban history, horticulture, ecology, land management and urbanism.
Landscape, historic itineraries, urban and regional parks and natural open
spaces can be seen as strategic planning tools in Barcelona and offer a
different way of understanding the city. Credits: 3 Instructor: Suzanne Strum Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| AH/US330B Architecture and Landscape in Barcelona |
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course proposes looking at Barcelona's Metropolitan area not from the panoramas,
open spaces and landscapes that articulate, connect and offer continuity
between built space and voids. The formal, theoretical and cultural history
of modern gardens, parks, and public landscapes in the city will be addressed,
within a European context. The multivalent forms of modern landscape, crossing
borders between architecture, art and urban planning are examined in a variety
of oppositions and new contexts that include the public vs. private, the
rural vs. urban, the city vs. country; the rise of planning instruments
at a city and regional scale; ecological concerns; the emergence of ideologies
of nature and changing attitudes towards modernization and increased mobility.
The course will chart the emergence of the public landscape with special
focus given to developments in urban and regional planning. Landscape, by
definition, always refers to other disciplines. The interdisciplinary nature
of modern landscape design will be analyzed through critical reference to
methodologies used in the related fields of architecture, art, geography,
social and urban history, horticulture, ecology, land management and urbanism.
Landscape, historic itineraries, urban and regional parks and natural open
spaces can be seen as strategic planning tools in Barcelona and offer a
different way of understanding the city. Credits: 3 Instructor: Suzanne Strum Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| AH223A Great Twentieth Century Artists of Catalonia: Picasso, Miro, Dali |
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| The work of these three international artists from Catalonia is explored individually.
In each case, we will study the acceptance and/or rejection to tradition, the interaction with French art and artists, and personal experience. We will also pay attention
to the role of both outside stimulli (war) and inner forces (memory, imagination). The course will take advantage of the Picasso and Miro museums in Barcelona. Credits: 3 Instructor: Judith Urbano Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| AH223B Great Twentieth Century Artists of Catalonia: Picasso, Miro, Dali |
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| The work of these three international artists from Catalonia is explored individually.
In each case, we will study the acceptance and/or rejection to tradition, the interaction with French art and artists, and personal experience. We will also pay attention
to the role of both outside stimulli (war) and inner forces (memory, imagination). The course will take advantage of the Picasso and Miro museums in Barcelona. Credits: 3 Instructor: Judith Urbano Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| AH223C Great Twentieth Century Artists of Catalonia: Picasso, Miro, Dali |
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| The work of these three international artists from Catalonia is explored individually.
In each case, we will study the acceptance and/or rejection to tradition, the interaction with French art and artists, and personal experience. We will also pay attention
to the role of both outside stimulli (war) and inner forces (memory, imagination). The course will take advantage of the Picasso and Miro museums in Barcelona. Credits: 3 Instructor: Matthew Clear Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| AH223D Great Twentieth Century Artists of Catalonia: Picasso, Miro, Dali |
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| The work of these three international artists from Catalonia is explored individually.
In each case, we will study the acceptance and/or rejection to tradition, the interaction with French art and artists, and personal experience. We will also pay attention
to the role of both outside stimulli (war) and inner forces (memory, imagination). The course will take advantage of the Picasso and Miro museums in Barcelona. Credits: 3 Instructor: Matthew Clear Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| AH/US360A The City as a Place to Live. The Barcelona Experience |
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live our city means to expand the limits of our homes. In order to understand
this concept we will study public spaces and their importance in terms of
form and qualities to help us feel part of a city. The course will focus
on the characteristics of different public spaces and the activities which
take place in them. Barcelona will serve as a case study for an overall
comparison of public spaces in both Europe and America. Credits: 3 Instructor: Isabel Sanchez Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| AH/US360B The City as a Place to Live. The Barcelona Experience |
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live our city means to expand the limits of our homes. In order to understand
this concept we will study public spaces and their importance in terms of
form and qualities to help us feel part of a city. The course will focus
on the characteristics of different public spaces and the activities which
take place in them. Barcelona will serve as a case study for an overall
comparison of public spaces in both Europe and America. Credits: 3 Instructor: Prof. TBC Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| Arts | ||
| AR225 Art and Design |
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| Art & Design is a practical course covering important areas of studio practice, with drawing as its central activity. It provides an understanding of the role of design and technology in meeting human needs, and an awareness of modern developments in their historical perspective. The syllabus emphasizes individual initiative, imagination and resourcefulness, offering an opportunity for experiencing a reasonable balance of art and design pursuits. As a creative field with no predetermined correct answers to the problems, infinite variations in individual interpretation and application are possible. Hence, it can be tailored to each persons current abilities and skills. Students must provide their own materials with the exemption of the monoprinting and linocutting sessions.
Credits: 3 Instructor: Tony Evora Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| Business | ||
| IB360 Entrepreneurship: A European Perspective |
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| While there are many definitions of entrepreneurship and
entrepreneurs, most will agree that entrepreneuship is more than just "starting your own business". It is rather a practice and
discipline to be the driving force of mosst economies and societies. New entrepreneurial ventures are seen as the sources of
job creation and economics growth as well as personal satisfaction. In addition, with the outset of globalization, the ability
to become an entrepreneur across borders acquires greater importance. Students should become aware that differences exists
between regions and how different markets work. In this course, we will analyze the meaning of entrepreneurship, its linkage to innovation, what it means to be an entrepreneur and explore ways to become one. We will learn that entrepreneurship means change and that change lead to opportunities. The course prepares students to start businesses, and work in newer and/or smaller innovative firms where the emphasis is placed on finding new ideas, exploring opportunities, looking for a need or a problem in any area of special interests and developing an entrepreneurial solution. The program focuses on new venture creation, business creation, business planning, and innovation, as well as developing functional skills in marketing, finance and operations for small business management. Credits: 3 Instructor: Jeaninne Horowitz Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| MG345A Management Across Borders |
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| What do managers need to understand in order to compete in a global marketplace?
Using Barcelona's unique economic and geographic position in Spain and the Mediterranean we will focus on value-adding organizations in multicultural
world. The course will consider organizational behavior, business strategy, human resources management, communication issues, marketing, in both Spanish
and EU environments; and international case studies, visits and independent research projects to better understand the complex issues of global management. Credits: 3 Instructor: Cesar Duch Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| MG345B Management Across Borders |
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| What do managers need to understand in order to compete in a global marketplace?
Using Barcelona's unique economic and geographic position in Spain and the Mediterranean we will focus on value-adding organizations in multicultural
world. The course will consider organizational behavior, business strategy, human resources management, communication issues, marketing, in both Spanish
and EU environments; and international case studies, visits and independent research projects to better understand the complex issues of global management. Credits: 3 Instructor: Beth Kuhnlein Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| MG/SO341 Topics in Social Entrepreneurship |
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course will expose students to topics and concepts in the emerging field
of social entrepreneurship from a comparative perspective, i.e. different
countries and sectors. The field of social entrepreneurship is a new arena
that requires consolidation among academics as well as with practitioners.
Business schools and social scientists are equally uncomfortable in this
frontier land where there is a clear blurring of disciplinary boundaries,
and obviously more professional risk. In Europe, the language of social
entrepreneurship is new, but the phenomenon is not. Social entrepreneurship
encompasses the importance of a socially engaged private sector but also
entrepreneurial approaches in the social sector that increase its effectiveness.
The course combines elements which apparently do not blend easily: social
science, business and management; theory and knowledge from practice; experience
with both public and private actors; in the business and the NGO sector.
Students will learn that this "reconciliation of opposites" or the emergence
of hybrid forms is a desirable outcome to serve social missions. Indeed,
the time is ripe for using business models and skills to pursue mission-driven
ventures. The social sector is changing from a pure non-profit logic to
one of "blended value" generation. Globalisation encompasses a shrinking
of the welfare state. Similarly, the social sector finds increasing difficulties
in funding their projects through traditional sources. Finally, corporations
are seeing higher pressure from customers to become more responsible citizens.
Social entrepreneurs have developed a discourse and methodologies which
mobilize resources from these actors who rarely find each other. They see
opportunities where others only see problems. This model goes beyond the
limitations of each sector in finding unilateral solutions to very complex
issues. The problem-solving direction of social entrepreneurs overcomes
ideological barriers and mindsets. For the social entrepreneur, the social
problem or opportunity determines which particular institutional form will
be most appropriate to create social value, and maintain it over time in
a sustainable way. Credits: 3 Instructor: Josep Miro Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| IB350 International Marketing: A European Approach |
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| International Marketing is important as the world becomes very day more globalized.
In an international context, the marketing managers plan and conduct transactions across borders to create exchanges that satisfy the objectives of individuals
and organizations. The fact that a transaction takes place "across national borders" highlights the difference between domestic and international marketing. The course will consider the basic concepts of international marketing, the various activities necessary for international marketing planning, the beginning of international marketing activities to be conducted by a domestic firm, and relevant issues on strategy and marketing management relevant to the expanded global operations. Credits: 3 Instructor:Josep M. Llop Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| IB450 Global Marketing: A European Approach |
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| The course will be based on practical examples of Spanish and European case studies of firms that have succeeded in implementing global marketing strategies. This course will be conducted in a case-structured format. All real-life cases are of strategic global marketing nature and should be analyzed in study groups.
European cases studies are used in the course to describe, explain, illustrate and clarify theoretical, conceptual and ideological global marketing issues. The course focuses on identifying and satisfying global customer needs more efficiently than domestic and international competition. The course will also explore how to coordinate marketing activities within the context of globalization. Because this is a field in the early stages of theoretical development, classes will be heavily based on case discussion. European cases studies are examples of real life challenges, opportunities, problems or risks faced by global companies.
Credits: 3 Instructor:Cesar Duch Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| IB343A Business Ethics in an Intercultural Framework |
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| Business cultures vary significantly by region, nation and supra-nationality and over time. This course will use case studies to consider legal, ethical and cultural sensitive decision making and behavior for international business. A framework based on different ethical traditions, including philosophical, institutional and cultural, is used to analyze business ethical dilemmas. The specific trade-offs pertaining to the relation between business value on one hand and social and environmental values on the other hand are structured. Issues of reputation, credibility and communication are specifically addressed. Topics include: societal, environmental and individual business issues. Guest speakers from business and non-governmental organizations will be featured and a field trip will be organized. Credits: 3 Instructor: German Aragon Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| IB343B Business Ethics in an Intercultural Framework |
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| Business cultures vary significantly by region,
nation and supra-nationality and over time. This course will use case studies to consider legal, ethical and cultural sensitive
decision making and behavior for international business. A framework based on different ethical traditions, including philosophical,
institutional and cultural, is used to analyze business ethical dilemmas. The specific trade-offs pertaining to the relation between
business value on one hand and social and environmental values on the other hand are structured. Issues of reputation, credibility and
communication are specifically addressed. Topics include: societal, environmental and individual business issues. Guest speakers from
business and non-governmental organizations will be featured and a field trip will be organized. Credits: 3 Instructor: Pilar Aragon Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| EC/IB441 Spains Economic Development |
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| The Spanish economy has undertaken a profound process of modernization during the last decades,
and its gradual integration in the EU has been one of the main driving force of that process. This course is aimed at analyzing the main recent developments of the
Spanish economy, its process of growth and convergence with the core European economies and the main structural problems that the Spanish economy has still to face in
the future. Special reference will be made to the impact of the EU membership on Spanish economy and institutions and also to the future prospects of economic
transformation in the context of an enlarged EU. Credits: 3 Instructor: Marc Prat Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| * MGXXX Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Reputation (pending code) |
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| There is a growing body of research indicating that a visible commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility
has clear implications for the corporate bottom line. These studies shows that making significant contributions to communities, the environment, and society at large
will pay dividends when it comes to consumer loyalty, employee satisfaction, and the public´s opinion of a company´s overall image and its products, its Corporate
Reputation. Corporations look to their management teams to implement policies and practices that contribute to long-term responsible success of their enterprises and
that fairly balance the competing claims of key stakeholders: investors, employees, public administration, NGOs, customers´ organizations, clients, business partners,
communities, and the environment. In this course students will learn how corporate leaders develop and implement these CSR business´ strategies, practices and programs,
how they motivate organizations to behave in a socially sustainable manner, what are impacts of sound CSR programs on employees, the community, the company, and ultimately
, the bottom line.
Credits: 3 Instructor: Antonio Márquez Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| Communication | ||
| CM/PO335A Media and Politics in Europe |
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| The main purpose of this course is to provide the student with a complete understanding about
the main dimensions of such a complex and evolving issue as Media and Politics. Media and Politics are commonly analyzed throughout academic literature from two
different perspectives. On one side, the consideration of mass media as a crucial site for political activity; that is, from its historical origins to contemporary societies, European Media cannot be understood aside from the State political activity, since its early consideration as a public service to recent phenomena such as the so called Globalization or the Information Society, in which European States play a defining role. On the other side, the contents of Media play a key role on political consciousness and the political identity of citizenship. This political identity is not restricted to the activity of political parties but especially involves more subtle issues such as the media construction of gender, age, class, nation and social stereotypes, all of them embedded with controversial political aspects. Credits: 3 Instructor: Carlos Roca Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| CM/PO335B Media and Politics in Europe |
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| The main purpose of this course is to provide the student with a complete understanding about
the main dimensions of such a complex and evolving issue as Media and Politics. Media and Politics are commonly analyzed throughout academic literature from two
different perspectives. On one side, the consideration of mass media as a crucial site for political activity; that is, from its historical origins to contemporary societies, European Media cannot be understood aside from the State political activity, since its early consideration as a public service to recent phenomena such as the so called Globalization or the Information Society, in which European States play a defining role. On the other side, the contents of Media play a key role on political consciousness and the political identity of citizenship. This political identity is not restricted to the activity of political parties but especially involves more subtle issues such as the media construction of gender, age, class, nation and social stereotypes, all of them embedded with controversial political aspects. Credits: 3 Instructor: Carlos Roca Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| CM330A European Television in Comparative Perspective |
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| This course constitutes an introduction to Television Studies, focusing on the European context.
Its first part is generic: it provides the students with the basics to understand Television (genres, formats, audiences, scheduling, advertising, financing,
institutions, history, etc.). The second part explains how these fundamentals apply to specific European countries. The course discusses the intentions of the
television makers and the expectations of the various national audiences, as well as the effect of each socio-cultural environment on the programs and schedules.
It also analyzes the differences between American and European TV, the influence of US television in the European Union, and the recent but significant influence of
European formats on American TV. Credits: 3 Instructor: Helena Medina Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| CM330B European Television in Comparative Perspective |
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| This course constitutes an introduction to Television Studies, focusing on the European context.
Its first part is generic: it provides the students with the basics to understand Television (genres, formats, audiences, scheduling, advertising, financing,
institutions, history, etc.). The second part explains how these fundamentals apply to specific European countries. The course discusses the intentions of the
television makers and the expectations of the various national audiences, as well as the effect of each socio-cultural environment on the programs and schedules.
It also analyzes the differences between American and European TV, the influence of US television on the European Union, and the recent but significant influence of
European formats on American TV. Credits: 3 Instructor: Helena Medina Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| CM327A Language, Culture and Communication: The Spanish Case |
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| This course will provide students key elements to understand better what Spain is today,
the different ways Spaniards live and define their identity. Students will explore the relationship among culture, communication and language in a multilingual and multicultural context, will consider the different functions of language and learn to use communication as a tool for greater cultural understanding in a foreign country. The course will also analyse the concept of culture and cultural identity and discuss perceptions of time, society, family, religion and values in Spain. Some basic communication theory will be presented and sites of cultural interests will be visited. Credits: 3 Instructor: Xavi Alcon Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| CM327B Language, Culture and Communication: The Spanish Case |
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| This course will provide students key elements to understand better what Spain is today,
the different ways Spaniards live and define their identity. Students will explore the relationship among culture, communication and language in a multilingual and multicultural context, will consider the different functions of language and learn to use communication as a tool for greater cultural understanding in a foreign country. The course will also analyse the concept of culture and cultural identity and discuss perceptions of time, society, family, religion and values in Spain. Some basic communication theory will be presented and sites of cultural interests will be visited. Credits: 3 Instructor: Meritxell Martin Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| CM/US346 Globalization, Technology and the City |
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| Study of recent evolution in urban economies and cities structure brought about by the highly
dynamic evolution and increasing development of Information and Communication Technologies. Analysis of the world-wide market forces driving globalization of activities
like industry and finance. Covers basic theories and evidence concerning present day processes of urban internationalization from the economic, territorial, social and
cultural perspective. Credits: 3 Instructor: Alex Walker Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| Cultural Studies | ||
| CU/FS340 Contemporary Spanish Film |
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course provides an introduction to contemporary Spanish society through
cinematic representation. The year 1975 marked Franco´s death and the end of the
dictatorship. This shall be our point of departure, because it represents the
beginning of the changes that began to conform Spanish society as it is
today. The course will address cultural stereotypes and, definitions of
self/other, as well as notions of nationality in cinema. We shall focus
particularly on representations of the city as social and symbolic space,
in order to understand the important changes that have taken place in the
past 25 years. By the end of the course, students will understand that the
country´s cinematic representation is linked to its political, social and
economic evolution. Students will also gain some knowledge of the conceptual
tools required to study cinematic texts, and basic concepts of film theory. Credits: 3 Instructor: Camila Loew Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| CU/HS251A Barcelona: The Cosmopolitan City |
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| Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city, with a great international projection. This course
is an introduction to the city of Barcelona by studying its past and also analyzing its present. This course will review the most important moments in the
history of Barcelona, and will study the urban development of the city, focusing in the ways those historical events can be seen in the present layout of the
city. The course will also analyze the expression of Catalan and Mediterranean identity in its art, its buildings and traditions. Credits: 3 Instructor: Marina Diaz Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| CU/HS251B Barcelona: The Cosmopolitan City |
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| Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city, with a great international projection. This course
is an introduction to the city of Barcelona by studying its past and also analyzing its present. This course will review the most important moments in the
history of Barcelona, and will study the urban development of the city, focusing in the ways those historical events can be seen in the present layout of the
city. The course will also analyze the expression of Catalan and Mediterranean identity in its art, its buildings and traditions. Credits: 3 Instructor: Marina Diaz Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| CU/HS251C Barcelona: The Cosmopolitan City |
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| Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city, with a great international projection. This course
is an introduction to the city of Barcelona by studying its past and also analyzing its present. This course will review the most important moments in the
history of Barcelona, and will study the urban development of the city, focusing in the ways those historical events can be seen in the present layout of the
city. The course will also analyze the expression of Catalan and Mediterranean identity in its art, its buildings and traditions. Credits: 3 Instructor: Marina Diaz Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| CU/PS260A Cross Cultural Psychology |
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| The primary aim of this course is to provide the student with an overview of both established
and contemporary knowledge in the area of culture and psychology and to facilitate the student in gaining insight to the ethnocentric nature of western psychology.
This course offers a combination of four key areas in psychology (methodological issues, social psychology, human development, and culture and mental health) each
viewed through a cultural lens. The final component focuses on an applied area, psychosocial health of refugees in Spain, and specifically Barcelona, thus providing
the opportunity for students to apply the knowledge they have acquired and allow them to gain insight into a current cultural issue in Barcelona. It is hoped that
the approach taken in this course will both complement and enrich the student´s experience as sojourners in Spain, living and studying in a new culture, on both an
academic and personal level. Credits: 3 Instructor: Karen Smyth Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| CU/PS260B Cross Cultural Psychology |
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| The primary aim of this course is to provide the student with an overview of both established
and contemporary knowledge in the area of culture and psychology and to facilitate the student in gaining insight to the ethnocentric nature of western psychology.
This course offers a combination of four key areas in psychology (methodological issues, social psychology, human development, and culture and mental health) each
viewed through a cultural lens. The final component focuses on an applied area, psychosocial health of refugees in Spain, and specifically Barcelona, thus providing
the opportunity for students to apply the knowledge they have acquired and allow them to gain insight into a current cultural issue in Barcelona. It is hoped that
the approach taken in this course will both complement and enrich the student´s experience as sojourners in Spain, living and studying in a new culture, on both an
academic and personal level. Credits: 3 Instructor: Karen Smyth Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| CU250 Mediterranean History and Heritage: From Human Origins to Classical Civilizations |
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| Taking advantage of the situation of Catalonia and Spain as a crossroads of civilizations
and of their rich archaeological record, this course explores intriguing issues in Mediterranean history and heritage and the key topics in tracing back and
understanding Western civilization. As part of this exploration, the course analyzes how this time period is presented to the general public through historical literature, cinema, archaeological exhibitions, archaeological sites, and museums. We will examine the main ways that Spains archaeological heritage currently is managed and consider its ongoing management in a sustainable way, as a means a synthesize the course issues and topics. Field study to sites in Barcelona and Catalonia. Credits: 3 Instructor: Laia Colomer Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| CU345 Catalan Cultural Studies |
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| What do you know about Catalonia? Is Catalonia a nation? What makes Catalan people so different?
This course will provide you with the basic intercultural skills and necessary knowledge to be able to understand and live in the context of contemporary
Catalan culture. We will address the main ideological and political difficulties of defining Catalan culture as separate from other cultures and communities
in the Peninsula. Basic cultural items and components of our local culture (ranging from the Barca club and the 92 Olympics to newspaper materials and folk dances
and performance) will be introduced to help you investigate this general question. The goal is to respond, through cultural and political investigation, whether
Catalonia could be considered a differentiated nation or political community. This cultural and political debate will be presented through a variety of methods
and activities designed to enhance cultural awareness and critical thinking. To help students with their research, at the beginning of each class, basic Catalan
vocabulary will be introduced in connection to the issues discussed. Credits: 3 Instructor: Xavier Alcon Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| Economics | ||
| EC341 The Economic Effects of Spain's EU Membership |
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| THIS COURSE IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH EC/IB441 SPAINS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE EU. Since becoming a member of the European Union, the Spanish economy has changed dramatically. Once economically isolated within the Iberian Peninsula, Spain has evolved from a backward economy to a dynamic European leader. We will consider how EU membership has influenced economic development, investment, labor relations, and entrepreneurship in the country. Political, social, and business aspects will also be studied. Special reference will be made to the impact of economic and monetary union (EMU) on the economy. Credits: 3 Instructor: Marc Prat |
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| EC/IB441 Spain's Economic Development and the EU |
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| THIS COURSE IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH EC341 THE ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF SPAIN'S EU MEMBERSHIP. The Spanish economy has undertaken a profound process of modernization during the last decades, and its gradual integration in the EU has been one of the main driving force of that process. This course is aimed at analyzing the main recent developments of the Spanish economy, its process of growth and convergence with the core European economies and the main structural problems that the Spanish economy has still to face in the future. Special reference will be made to the impact of the EU membership on Spanish economy and institutions and also to the future prospects of economic transformation in the context of an enlarged EU. (3 credits). Credits: 3 Instructor: Marc Prat |
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| EC342 European Regional Economies |
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| As Europe forges an increasingly closer union, regions have emerged as important actors,
both economically and politically. The purpose of this course is to study, particularly from an economic perspective, the origins, significance and possible
futures of the so-called "Europe of Regions", in a context of increasing economic and political interdependence. Credits: 3 Instructor: William Nilsson |
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| EC/PO210 An Introduction to the European Union |
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| This course aims to provide U.S. students knowledge about the EU. The course is focused on the historical evolution of the process of the European integration, how the EU institutions work, how public policy is adopted and which are the central issues and policies in the development of the EU. We play special attention to the interaction between the processes of government (institutional framework), public policies (policy process) and politics (interests, ideas and values of the different political actors). Credits: 3 Instructor: Alvaro Morcillo |
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| EC/PO352A The Political Economy of the Euro-Zone |
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| To a casual observer, the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) process and one of its
pillars, the euro as a common currency, would naturally to be an economic project. However, EMU, and the euro, also need to be studied from a political perspective,
Only looking at the EMU question from both dimensions its development is fully comprehensible. The course follows that approach, focusing particularly on the economic
policy implications for the 12 countries that currently form the so-called euro-zone. Credits: 3 Instructor: William Nilsson |
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| EC/PO352B The Political Economy of the Euro-Zone |
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| To a casual observer, the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) process and one of its
pillars, the euro as a common currency, would naturally to be an economic project. However, EMU, and the euro, also need to be studied from a political perspective,
Only looking at the EMU question from both dimensions its development is fully comprehensible. The course follows that approach, focusing particularly on the economic
policy implications for the 12 countries that currently form the so-called euro-zone. Credits: 3 Instructor: William Nilsson |
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| EC/PO442 European Welfare States |
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| The focus of this course will be to discover how this all-encompassing concept, the welfare state, varies across time and distance in its implementation across Europe. Emphasis will be put on the rationale behind the differences in the social contract between otherwise very comparable societies such as the United States and Europe. The course is divided into five parts. The first one considers the main theoretical concepts in welfare economics. It covers topics on market efficiency, market failures and the role of the public sector in the economy. The equity-efficiency trade-off is also discussed. Section two provides a positive analysis of inequality and income distribution. Following an overview of the historical development of the welfare state, part three focuses on the financing of the welfare state and the provision of different types of social services (social insurance, pensions, health care, education, housing benefits). Comparative analysis of the European welfare regimes is conducted in part four. The contrasts with the American systems will be discussed. To conclude, section five offers an overview of the challenges faced by the European welfare states today. An emphasis will be put on the consequences of the European integration on the European welfare state. Credits: 3 Instructor: Andrés Santana |
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| EC/SO351 Social Sector Economy and Management |
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| Commercial traditional companies are not the only way to understand entrepreneurial organization and management. This course will approach Social Sector Economy as a new perspective to understand and operate in todays economy. Special attention will be given to cooperative companies from a comparative perspective with commercial traditional companies. Cooperatives internal organization and management skills to embark on a cooperative project will be tackled. Barcelona and surrounding area holds a substantial number of important cooperatives companies. This being a significant comparative advantage for the course. Some of these cooperatives will be visited in several field studies organized for this course.
Credits: 3 Instructor: Susana Martínez |
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| Environmental Studies | ||
| ES/GE311A The Mediterranean Environment |
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| The course will explore what is understood by the term
Mediterranean Environment. The main characteristics of the Mediterranean will be studied from an ecological, social, economical,
political and cultural point of view. Emphasis will be given to the approaches of the different countries and the interaction
between them to tackle regional environmental problems. Attention will be paid to the effects of human activities on the marine
and coastal areas, the efforts to reverse the ecological damage and to reach sustainable development. Credits: 3 Instructor: Montse Suarez Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| ES/GE311B The Mediterranean Environment |
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| The course will explore what is understood by the term
Mediterranean Environment. The main characteristics of the Mediterranean will be studied from an ecological, social, economical,
political and cultural point of view. Emphasis will be given to the approaches of the different countries and the interaction
between them to tackle regional environmental problems. Attention will be paid to the effects of human activities on the marine
and coastal areas, the efforts to reverse the ecological damage and to reach sustainable development. Credits: 3 Instructor: Xavier Escuté Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| ES/GE320A Mediterranean Oceanography |
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| The warm-temperate Mediterranean is one of the remnants of
Tethys, the ancient ocean that once allowed worldwide dispersal of tropical and subtropical marine organisms. Although most of
that biodiversity vanished in the late Mioce, 5.5 million of years ago, some Tethyan species still survive in the Mediterranean,
as seagrasses whose closest relatives occur in Australia and sturgeons related to those found in the Aral Sea. These survivors
of Tethys share the Mediterranean with newcomers that colonized the basin after the Ice Age, like the monk seal, the loggerhead
turtle, and sperm whale. This course will explore the origin and characteristics of this amazing biodiversity and the dynamics
of the ecosystems where these species thrive. But the Mediterranean is also one of the most densely populated areas in the world
and one of the most attractive destinations for European tourists. Overfishing, pollution and destruction of coastal areas
threaten the conservation of marine wild life. The course will also consider the impact of these activities and whether sustained
development can be achieved in the region. Credits: 3 Instructor: Lluis Cardona Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| ES/GE320B Mediterranean Oceanography |
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| The warm-temperate Mediterranean is one of the remnants of
Tethys, the ancient ocean that once allowed worldwide dispersal of tropical and subtropical marine organisms. Although most of
that biodiversity vanished in the late Mioce, 5.5 million of years ago, some Tethyan species still survive in the Mediterranean,
as seagrasses whose closest relatives occur in Australia and sturgeons related to those found in the Aral Sea. These survivors
of Tethys share the Mediterranean with newcomers that colonized the basin after the Ice Age, like the monk seal, the loggerhead
turtle, and sperm whale. This course will explore the origin and characteristics of this amazing biodiversity and the dynamics
of the ecosystems where these species thrive. But the Mediterranean is also one of the most densely populated areas in the world
and one of the most attractive destinations for European tourists. Overfishing, pollution and destruction of coastal areas
threaten the conservation of marine wild life. The course will also consider the impact of these activities and whether sustained
development can be achieved in the region. Credits: 3 Instructor: Lluis Cardona Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| ES/SO350 Sustainability: Challenges and Responses |
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| Sustainability is widely regarded as one of the key challenges facing
humanity in the new millennium. Having achieved great success in attaining prosperity for a large proportion of mankind through industrial development,
the consequences of unfettered growth have begun to catch up with us. A diverse array of crises has begun to make itself felt, threatening many of the
environmental and social support systems we take for granted. The course comprises two main sections. In the first section, we will examine the
tremendous challenges that we face, all around the globe. We will identify key problem areas, recognise their consequences, and attempt to understand the
reasons for their persistence. Using a holistic perspective based on systems analysis, we will emphasize the interconnectedness between various spheres of social,
environmental and economic systems. In the second section, we will survey various policies, technologies and social initiatives that may help us change course to a
more promising and fulfilling future. Credits: 3 Instructor: Dror Etzion Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| Film Studies | ||
| CU/FS340 Contemporary Spanish Film |
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course provides an introduction to contemporary Spanish society through
cinematic representation. The year 1975 marked Franco´s death and the end of the
dictatorship. This shall be our point of departure, because it represents the
beginning of the changes that began to conform Spanish society as it is
today. The course will address cultural stereotypes and, definitions of
self/other, as well as notions of nationality in cinema. We shall focus
particularly on representations of the city as social and symbolic space,
in order to understand the important changes that have taken place in the
past 25 years. By the end of the course, students will understand that the
country´s cinematic representation is linked to its political, social and
economic evolution. Students will also gain some knowledge of the conceptual
tools required to study cinematic texts, and basic concepts of film theory. Credits: 3 Instructor: Camila Loew Schedule: Download schedule for IES Courses |
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| Geography | ||