Health, Healing, and Culture: An Introduction to Medical Anthropology
This English-language course is an introduction to medical anthropology, emphasizing the literature on health and healing in different cultures. The objectives of the course are to understand health and healing in social and cultural context, to compare health, illness, and healing in different cultures, and to introduce the theoretical orientations and basic concepts of medical anthropology. Readings illustrate the different theoretical orientations used by medical anthropologists and explore topics such as mental health and illness, healers and healing, disease etiologies, health-seeking behavior, childbirth across cultures and practical uses for medical anthropology in healthcare settings.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Lower Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Lower Division
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Antropología Social (Social Anthropology)
This course provides an introduction to social anthropology. It will cover an analysis of the variability and cultural evolution in the fields of kinship, economy, politics, religion and symbolic representations.
NOTE: Course offered with Spanish students. The availability of this course (and other courses with local students) will not be determined until on-site registration. Students interested in this course should note that the integrated courses listed on this page are not always available.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
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Applied Economics
This course covers cyclical fluctuations, structural and institutional reforms and harmonized economic policies are some of the keys to understanding the recent evolution of our economy. This course is intended for students to delve into these developments and be able to understand and explain the current situation of the Spanish economy, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses, its strategic challenges increasingly influenced by the European environment.
NOTE: Course offered with Spanish students. The availability of this course (and other courses with local students) will not be determined until on-site registration. Students interested in this course should note that the integrated courses listed on this page are not always available.
Language of Instruction: English
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History of Spanish Art
This course provides a survey of major works of art from prehistoric times through the present. Painting, sculpture, and architecture are examined in the context of their time and place in history. Special attention is given to the art and culture of Seville.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Historia del Cine Español en Democracia (History of Spanish Cinema in Democracy)
This course analyzes one of the media “par excellence” of the 19th and 20th centuries. Following an introduction of theoretical concepts pertaining to the world of cinema, the course examines early works of Spanish cinema, its continuity during the Civil War and its later stage of pro-Franco propaganda. The course also looks at the cinema before and after the Spanish Transition and, using several carefully selected films, it presents the Spain of the ‘90s as well as present-day Spain.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Sevilla. Historia y expresión de una ciudad a través de su arte (Seville: The Expression of a City through Its Art)
With this course, students will understand, distinguish and appreciate the different styles that Seville offers to its visitors and citizens. Seville is, in fact, a work of art and this course takes advantage of this to make it its classroom. Each topic begins with an introduction to the history and the keys to understanding the distinctive places and monuments that students will visit.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Film Nations: Comparative Perspectives on Spanish and U.S. Cinema
This course is designed to establish common traits and divergent points between the history, aesthetics and the social significance of film production in Spain and United States. Issues to be discussed include the economic policy of the cinema, function as a social and cultural indicator, the reception from audiences and the interrelation of Spanish cinema and American with other artistic and cultural dialogues. The course consists of lectures and screenings during the hours of class, discussions about the screenings of films, written works, and tests, and field research (* carried out in small groups) on a topic suggested by the teacher.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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International Business and Emerging Markets
As new communication technologies and global migration are bringing diverse people closer together, debates about cultural identity and differences are becoming more prominent than ever. To help students understand the intricacy of the global economy, learning objectives of this course are: (1) to understand the current important trade and investment trends (2) to develop the ability to comprehend international economic and financial issues (3) to understand the role of cultural differences that affect international businesses (4) to learn how the foreign exchange market works and to understand the role of the global monetary system (5) to examine MNCs’ strategies and behaviors to enhance competitiveness in the areas of manufacturing, marketing, and human resource management.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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CM 2124 Marketing Internacional (International Marketing)
["This course provides an introduction to international marketing. Topics include: analytical techniques used in international market research","determining prices and distribution channels in an international context","and marketing across linguistic and cultural borders."]
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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International Marketing
This course provides an introduction to international marketing. Topics include: analytical techniques used in international market research","determining prices and distribution channels in an international context","and marketing across linguistic and cultural borders.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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International Management
This course provides an introduction to business management. Topics covered include: the nature of business administration, the functions of management, the role of the manager, company strategy (concept and standards of strategy, the strategic process), innovation and change of strategy, management of human resources, quality management, international business administration, information systems and decision-making in organizations, the reconciliation of culture and organizational strategy.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Finanzas Internacionales (International Finance)
The objective of this course is to introduce the student to the complex world of international finance. Topics include the increasing globalization of financial markets, international and European monetary systems, foreign exchange markets, direct and indirect international investment.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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BUS 346 Finanzas Internacionales
The objective of this course is to introduce the student to the complex world of international finance. Topics include the increasing globalization of financial markets, international and European monetary systems, foreign exchange markets, direct and indirect international investment.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Recommended US semester credits: 3
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International Finance
The objective of this course is to introduce the student to the complex world of international finance. Topics include the increasing globalization of financial markets, international and European monetary systems, foreign exchange markets, direct and indirect international investment.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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International Financial Accounting
Accounting is often call the ‘language of a business’, and deals with the interpretation of a firm’s operations and finances, is a guiding force to sound management decisions, and helps business to grow and flourish by allowing them to make solid business decisions. This course aims to provide students with the knowledge required for a general understanding of Financial Accounting Statements, comparing International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) currently used in the United States.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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International Human Resource Management
This course will offer an understanding of cross-cultural issues and human behavior in international organizations and the role of Human Resource Management practices, including different approaches to international recruitment and selection, training and development and compensation. It will examine the global and national factors that affect international human resource management and identify the HR challenges that multinational enterprises face in their operations.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Entrepreneurship and New Ventures
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of creating and managing entrepreneurial opportunities through both a practical “hands on” and a theoretical approach. The course deals with entrepreneurship at every stage of the process by covering the following topics: evaluating new opportunities, formulating the business model, launching and growing startups, dealing with founding team/family dynamics, financing the entrepreneurial business, negotiating venture capital funding and exiting the venture.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Spanish Art History - Intermediate
This course is dedicated to the history of art in Spain. It includes the study of architectural styles (Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque), painting by important Spanish artists, and the study of major artworks and monuments in Spain. It is helpful to have some background in art history terminology.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 2
Contact Hours: 30
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Organic Chemistry II with Lab
This course is a continuation of CHE 210 with focus on complex chemical reactions and syntheses utilizing fundamental principles. The study of mechanistic functional group chemistry will be a primary focus. Second semester laboratory extends previously learned macro- and micro-scale techniques to more complex systems and explores chemistry discussed in the lecture portion of the course.
Pre-requisite: CHE 210E or equivalent
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Lower Division
Recommended US semester credits: 5
Course Level: Lower Division
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Comunicación Intercultural (Intercultural Communication)
This course is designed to give participants a solid understanding of what intercultural communication is, how to benefit from it and how to manage it in our personal and future professional lives. Using an interdisciplinary focus, we examine values, customs and communication styles of cultural groups and we learn to interpret communicative behaviour of others. There will be a special emphasis on the Spanish form of communication.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Communication and Media in the Digital Age
This course introduces students to the major social, economical, political and cultural debates affecting communication and the new media landscapes in Spain and the US. Topics include an overview of the historical development and main theories of mass communication, and examine critical issues of the digital age such as the rise of citizen journalism, the emergence of social media, the growing role of grassroots movements, copyright and free expression issues, media representation issues, and their overall impact on democracy, ethics and culture.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Spanish Identity: Film, Advertising and Pop Music
The main objective of this course is to provide an overview of the social representations of the Spanish identity developed during the democratic period from different areas of the arts and the new and old mass media. We will start with the analysis and commentary of a set of artistic works and media practices understood as expressions of “social creativity.” The analyses will prove the existence in these works of speeches and counter-discourses that have contributed to building and renegotiating the Spanish identity in the democratic era.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Corporate Management and Business Ethics
This course provides an overview of corporate governance on multinational companies, specially focused on the role of shareholders activism on environmental, executive compensation, ethical behaviors and social issues. This will include an understanding of the structural relationships determining authority and responsibility for the corporation and their associated complexities.
NOTE: Course offered with Spanish students. The availability of this course (and other courses with local students) will not be determined until on-site registration. Students interested in this course should note that the integrated courses listed on this page are not always available.
Language of Instruction: English
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Ecological Systems
The course includes basic concepts in Ecology moving from the organism level to the biosphere, including populations, communities, biomes and landscapes. Especial importance is given to processes and organization in terrestrial habitats. The course also includes practical activities that led the student to learn by doing and applying the knowledge explained in the lectures. Laboratory and field exercises emphasize techniques of ecological analysis.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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The Global Economy
The aim of this course is to introduce the students to the main debates surrounding the nature, effects and attempted management of the Global Economy, identifying its most important post-war structural developments (e.g. formation and collapse of Bretton Woods, on-going globalization, setting up of the WTO, increase in regional integration, emergence of China etc.) and examining contemporary challenges to its well-being (e.g. financial instability, trade tensions, global imbalances, rising inequality, environment crises etc.).
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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The European Union
Europe is at the forefront of international regional integration. No other group of nation states has proceeded further in gathering sovereignty. This advanced course gives a broad overview of developments in the European Union (E.U.) from the aftermath of the Second World War to the 2004 wave of expansion that admitted countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the 2009 ratification of the Lisbon Treaty. The approach in this course is political and aims at helping students to understand the nature and the peculiar characteristics of European integration. The course is organized in three parts. First, it reviews the ideas, events, and actors that led to the foundation of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) and the European Economic Community (EEC) and to its enlargement from 6 to 27 countries. Second, the course takes an in-depth look at E.U. institutions and policies, casting a critical eye on the crucial period from 1985 to 1993 that led to the acceleration of European integration through the Single European Act, further enlargements, and the Maastricht Treaty. Finally, the course reflects on three major questions facing the E.U. in the new millennium: What is the E.U. as a political subject? What is its purpose? What should be its role in a global world? To explore the resonances of these questions the course considers practical policy dilemmas that the E.U. faces in various fields such as economic and monetary policy, regulatory and distributive questions, the democratic deficit, the challenge of expansion to the East, the Lisbon Treaty, and common foreign and security policy.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
Dirección de Recursos Humanos I (Human Resources Management I)
The course is a study of the main processes of human resources management used in organizations. It will also cover relevant issues in today's context such as, international human resources management, diversity management, and the role of human resources management in the social responsibility and sustainability of organizations.
NOTE: Course offered with Spanish students. The availability of this course (and other courses with local students) will not be determined until on-site registration. Students interested in this course should note that the integrated courses listed on this page are not always available.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
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History of Spain
This course provides an overview of Spanish history from Roman times to the modern era: The Arab invasion and the Christian reconquest, Spain’s monarchy, Spain’s society and identity from 1936 to the present. The role of the church, women, social classes, and nationalism will be discussed.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Early Modern and Modern Spanish History: From Isabella and Ferdinand to the Euro (1450 to the present)
The main goal in this course is to give students an overview of Spain’s history over the past 500 years, with special emphasis on events that have marked Andalusia more profoundly. Additionally, we will study and analyze different trends and phenomena of modern day Spain, along with some traditions that still hold in our time. Field trips, projections of slides and videos will all be key elements in this course to present the student a clearer perception of each period.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Esclavitud en América Latina y el Caribe (Slavery in Latin American and the Caribean)
The course aims to study the origins of inequality, racial prejudice and the poverty that a large portion of the Afro American communities in Latin America and the Caribbean currently live in. It examines how some cultural patterns of African origin persist: music, clothing and such religious beliefs as witchcraft and voodoo. It also offers a global perspective of the phenomenon of slavery, from the introduction of the first slaves to the abolition of this “peculiar institution”.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Innovation Management
The following topics will be discussed: Understanding the value of design for a company by studying different design cases and design-oriented companies, Understanding the design process and the basics of design management, Obtaining knowledge of design movements and design history.
NOTE: This course is offered as part of the fall CIB certificate program.
Language of Instruction: English
Introduction to Financial Accounting
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of financial accounting, including introductory accounting theory, concepts, principles, and procedures. Also, an overview of the major financial statements is provided.
NOTE: Course offered with Spanish students. The availability of this course (and other courses with local students) will not be determined until on-site registration. Students interested in this course should note that the integrated courses listed on this page are not always available.
Language of Instruction: English
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Panorama de Literatura Latinomerícana 2 (Panorama of Latin American Literature 1 (Post-1820) )
This course is an overview of Latin American writings from the Independence era to the present. It includes literary works in poetry and non-fiction, including novel, short story, poetry, and essay. One major objective is to achieve a knowledge of how these works fit into the framework of Latin America’s cultural and intellectual history.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Literatura Española Contemporánea (Contemporary Spanish Literature)
This course analyzes Spanish literature of the 19th and 20th centuries and specifically the literary movements of Romanticism, Modernism, “La Generación del 98”, “La Generación del 27” and the most current trends in Spanish literature. Students will study the literary aspects as they relate to cultural and historic events which influence or have influenced the various literary trends.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Nobel Prizes in Spanish and Latin American Literature
The Nobel Prize in literature has recognized the works of men and women from many different languages and cultures. However, its history is one of controversy: major authors have been ignored by the Swedish Academy. The aim of this course is to analyze the life and the works of the Spanish and Latin American Literature Nobel Prize Winners and the reasons for the Academy’s choices. The study will be carried out from a critical and comparative perspective within a historical and literary context. The Generation of 1927, Post-Spanish Civil War narrative or Magical Realism among other great literary tendencies will be included.
Language of Instruction: English
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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El Cuento Latinoamericano del Siglo XX (Latin American Short Story)
This course analyzes the beginnings of the short story in Latin America in the 20th century and its subsequent development, revising the different styles and literary movements which take place over time and the extraordinary contribution of women writers to this genre. The complex social, political and cultural reality will be studied as it is reflected in the Latin American short story. The stories of Horacio Quiroga, Modernism, “Criollismo”, Magic Realism and the most recent literary tendencies will be examined.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Mujer y Literatura Española (XIX-XX) (Women in Literature)
This course analyzes the role of women in Spanish literature in the 19th and 20th centuries as well as the literary works written specifically by women during both centuries. The role of women in literature of previous centuries will be examined. It is mainly during Romantisicm that women begin to take an active role in literature and by the middle of the 20th century women have the liberty to express themselves and their vision of reality through the world of fiction.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Literatura Espanola: El Siglo del Oro. El Quijote
Esta clase tiene como objetivo estudiar la obra maestra de la literatura española: Don Quijote. La novela de Cervantes, está considerada como la primera novela moderna y su influencia en obras literarias posteriores está aún presente en el proceso creativo de la mayoría de los autores. Se analizarán las características estructurales, temáticas y estilísticas de la novela y se planteará el estudio de la novela como un producto cultural, con el fin de presentar un estudio exhaustivo del mundo de Cervantes.
Course offered with Spanish students. The availability of this course (and other courses with local students) will not be determined until on-site registration. Students interested in this course should note that the integrated courses listed on this page are not always available.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Mathematics for Business II
This course will cover additional elements of input-output analysis, diagonalizable matrices, quadratric forms classification, convexity of functions, and optimization. These techniques will be used to develop the student's scientific method and logical reasoning skills.
NOTE: Course offered with Spanish students. The availability of this course (and other courses with local students) will not be determined until on-site registration. Students interested in this course should note that the integrated courses listed on this page are not always available.
Language of Instruction: English
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Microeconomics
Economics is a social science that examines a set of questions that have to do with the production, distribution and consumption of the resources that are necessary to sustain life and that otherwise enrich our lives.
Language of Instruction: English
Organizational Theory
The course examines the most relevant perspectives and approaches which attempt to explain the nature, structure and functioning of organizations. Students will study organizational design and leadership roles which create and transform the organizational structure of an organization. Students will also learn how to diagnose organizational problems and find possible solutions.
* A previous introductory course in business management is recommended.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Course Level: Upper Division
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Spain Facing the 21st Century: Politics, History and Society
This course will explore the path followed by Spain from the starting point of the Franco's regime until the present, with an especial focus on the period started in Spain in 1975: the rise of its constitutional framework. We will study some of the most relevant events that took place in the last three decades of Spanish history, connecting them with Spain's current social, political and cultural context.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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The Road to Democracy in Portugal, Greece, and Spain
During the second half of the 1970’s, Southern Europe inaugurated the “third wave of democratization.” This course approaches that crucial period of Portuguese, Greek and Spanish history with a comparative methodology. The course will analyze the nature of authoritarian regimes, as well as the transition to and consolidation of democracies.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Actualidad Latinomerícana: Prensa y Cine (Current Affairs in Latin America: Press and Cinema)
This class aims to promote active class discussion while increasing the student’s knowledge of the social, political and cultural life of present-day Latin America. Teaching material will include top stories from the Latin American press as well as Latin American films.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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U.S. – European Relations Since World War II
["The objective of this course is to examine first, the tensions which arose between the states on both sides of the Atlantic following the defeat of Germany in 1945","and secondly its transformation into economic, political and military cooperation. This cooperation has assured the stability of liberal democracies and consolidates the dependence of the Old Continent on a strengthened United States."]
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Relaciones de Mundo Latino y los Estados Unidos (Relations Between the U.S. and the Latin World)
The objective of the course is to give the student a global perspective of the relations between the United States, Spain and Latin America throughout history. The course will also study the series of problems which have shaped the character of interamerican relations, the mechanisms of economic integration and its repercussions in the socio-political sphere.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Contemporary Spanish Politics
This class introduces students to the contemporary Spanish political system. First, we will study the process of the transition to democracy from an authoritarian regime. With the adoption of the new Spanish constitution, we will look at political institutions, political parties, autonomous regions, the monarchy, the Catholic Church, and the military. Special emphasis will be placed on changing socioeconomic factors, nationalism, immigration and terrorism.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Trabajo Social y Servicios Sociales con Infancia y Adolescencia (Social Work and Social Services for Children and Adolescents)
The content of this course is fundamental to working with children and adolescents and understanding the potential of social work for children and adolescents from both a theoretical and practical perspective.
NOTE: Course offered with Spanish students. The availability of this course (and other courses with local students) will not be determined until on-site registration. Students interested in this course should note that the integrated courses listed on this page are not always available.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
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Social Psychology
This course is designed to offer a comprehensive view of Social Psychology and its most important phenomena. Our approach will depart from the theoretical basis of social psychology but our learning process will be directly connected to our daily lives. This means that learning will combine the theoretical dimension with a set of new ways of looking at reality, at social others, and at yourself. To combine these two dimensions in our classes, we will complement the theoretical dimension with examples that will help us to identify and understand the theory on the basis of materials such as films, songs, conferences, and presentations of students’ research projects.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Lower Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Lower Division
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General Sport Psychology
The course will provide an overview of the field of sports psychology and exercise, which involves applying psychology topics to exercise, sports, competition and health. Topics will cover how sports psychologists work –at any level- with athletes and teams on motivation, concentration, resilient personalities, attention as well as decision making based on interbehavioral, cognitive and other important aproaches in sports psychology. Topics will include theoretical foundations of behavior, procedures for solving problems, adherence and motivation, etc.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Lower Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Lower Division
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Christianity, Islam and Judaism in the Spanish Context
This class focuses on the role played by the three main religions in the history of the Iberian peninsula, from the antiquity to the Spain of today. The discussion will focus on the role of Catholicism and other religions in democratic Spain, in interaction with the growing population of Muslim immigrants, the Jewish communities and the establishment of churches of different denominations across the country. Excursions to places of historical interest in Seville are an integral part of the objectives of learning this subject.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Español Elemental (Elementary Spanish)
This 6-credit intensive Spanish course is designed for students with no background in Spanish. Emphasis is on building oral and written communication skills and on acquiring knowledge of the Spanish speaking world.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Beginner
Course Level: Lower Division
Recommended US semester credits: 6
Course Level: Lower Division
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Español Elemental (Elementary Spanish)
This beginning course is designed for students with some background in Spanish. Emphasis is on building oral and written communication skills and on acquiring knowledge of the Spanish speaking world. Conducted in Spanish. The content of this course is at the A1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Beginner
Course Level: Lower Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Lower Division
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Laboratorio de Idiomas (Language Laboratory)
This 1-credit course is designed to complement the Elementary Spanish class and aims to improve oral communication skills. Guided conversations such as role play, theater, etc. will serve to increase language competence. Sessions in the language laboratory will focus on addressing specific pronunciation difficulties. Conducted in Spanish./(1.5 Spanish credits).
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Beginner
Course Level: Lower Division
Recommended US semester credits: 1
Course Level: Lower Division
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Español Intermedio I (Intermediate Spanish I)
This course is designed for students who have had two semesters of university-level Spanish. Emphasis is on expanding vocabulary and building oral and written communication skills as well as acquiring a greater awareness of the Spanish-speaking world. Conducted in Spanish. The content of this course is at the A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Course Level: Lower Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Lower Division
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Lectura y Reddación en Español (Spanish Reading & Composition – Intermediate)
Designed for students who have had two semesters of university-level Spanish, this course continues developing reading and writing skills through written reports, compositions and class discussions on assigned topics and articles. It also reviews more advanced grammar with the purpose of achieving greater accuracy. Conducted in Spanish. The content of this course is at the A2/B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Course Level: Lower Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Lower Division
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Conversación en Español ( Spanish Conversation – Intermediate)
The objective of this class is to develop conversational, comprehension and oral interaction skills for students at the intermediate level with a focus on form to attain fluency and effective communication skills. The content of this course is at the A2/B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Course Level: Lower Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Lower Division
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Español Intermedio II (Intermediate Spanish II)
This course is designed for students who have had three semesters of university-level Spanish. Emphasis is on expanding vocabulary and building oral and written communication skills as well as acquiring a greater awareness of the Spanish-speaking world. Conducted in Spanish. The content of this course is at the B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Course Level: Lower Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Lower Division
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Conversación en Español, Nivel Avanzado (Advanced Spanish Conversation)
The objective of this class is to develop conversational, comprehension and oral interaction skills for students at the advanced level with a focus on form to attain fluency and effective communication skills. In Spanish. The content of this course is at the A1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The content of this course is at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Español Avanzado I (Advanced Spanish I)
This course is designed for students who have had at least 4 semesters of university-level Spanish. Emphasis is on applying the skills acquired at the elementary and intermediate levels to further improve oral and written skills. The methodology applied is communicative and encompasses assignments which include grammar reviews, cultural readings on Spain and debates which require use of practical and communicative vocabulary. Conducted in Spanish. The content of this course is at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Lectura y Redacción en Español – Nivel Avanzado (Spanish Reading & Composition – Advanced)
Designed for students who have had three semesters of university-level Spanish, this course continues developing reading and writing skills through written reports, compositions and class discussions on assigned topics and articles. It also reviews more advanced grammar with the purpose of achieving greater accuracy. Conducted in Spanish. The content of this course is at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Civilización y Cultura Españolas (Spanish Civilization & Culture)
["This course covers Spain\u2019s multicultural civilization from its Roman roots to the \u201cmovida\u201d of post-Franco Spain. Recurrent themes in Spanish national ideology and culture will be examined: Spain as a crossroads of Christian, Jewish and Islamic cultures","linguistic and cultural diversity","regionalism and nationalism","dictatorship and democracy."]
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Spanish Civilization & Culture
["This course covers Spain\u2019s multicultural civilization from its Roman roots to the \u201cmovida\u201d of post-Franco Spain. Recurrent themes in Spanish national ideology and culture will be examined: Spain as a crossroads of Christian, Jewish and Islamic cultures","linguistic and cultural diversity","regionalism and nationalism","dictatorship and democracy."]
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Spanish Culture and History through Film
The course presents a general introduction to the main aspects of Spanish Culture and History through cinematographic representation in various films. The class covers the main social, political, and economic aspects of Spanish life from the beginning of the twentieth century until today, with special emphasis on current affairs.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Español Avanzado II (Advanced Spanish II)
This course is designed for students who have had more than 4 semesters of university-level Spanish. The course focuses on written and oral expression of Spanish through compositions, oral reports and class discussions. Material for discussion includes literary texts as well as topics of general interest. Emphasis is on interactive language use, vocabulary expansion, and accuracy of expression. Conducted in Spanish. The content of this course is at the C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Fonética y Fonología Española (Spanish Phonetics & Phonology)
This course examines the sound system of Spanish and concentrates on improving pronunciation. Emphasis will be placed on the peculiarities of Andalusian Spanish and classwork will include transcriptions and intonation exercises.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Traducción Español-Inglés/Inglés-Español (Spanish-English/English-Spanish Translation)
This course provides an introduction to translation from Spanish to English and English to Spanish. Particular attention is given to the linguistic issues involved in translation. Short literary works as well as articles will be translated into English as homework assignments. Special emphasis will be placed on Spanish idioms and their translation. Conducted primarily in Spanish.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Basic Bilingual Negotiation Skills
This course provides an introduction to bilingual negotiation skills in business and Human Rights settings. A focus is placed on the four phases of negotiation: Preparation, Negotiation, Contract and Performance/Evaluation and on basic Liaison Interpreting Spanish to English and English to Spanish techniques.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Contact Hours: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Tapas: Una Ventana a la Gastronomía (A window to Spanish Cuisine and Culture)
Food is one of the most important cultural expressions in today’s society and the tapa is, possibly, its best example. This course will take place in our kitchen laboratories where we will cook and taste a variety of dishes. Through these dishes, we will discuss the different aspects such as products, producers, history, society, nutrition, culinary technology, quality criteria, etc. All of these aspects are of vital importance in understanding what tapas represent in Spanish culture. Conducted in Spanish.
* Lab Fee: 80€
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Historical and Cultural Ties between Spain and the U.S.
This course offers a historical overview of the relations between Spain and the United States up to the present day. Starting with the Spanish colonial rule and surviving legacy in the southern and western United States, following with Spain’s role during the War of Independence, and ending with the 1898 Spanish-American War and US relations with Franco and democratic Spain, students will become aware of the strong ties that exist between both nations. In English.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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España Medieval: Cristianos, Judíos y Musulmanes (Medieval Spain: Christians, Jews and Muslims)
The main objective of this course is to the offer a panorama of medieval Spanish history (711-1492) and bring the student closer to medieval society and the groups that formed it. The course will examine the medieval legacy and the importance of the contributions of the Arab and Jewish cultures to the history of Spain. The student will also study medieval Seville and the influence of this historic period on its current urban features.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Historía del Flamenco en España (History of Flamenco: Theory and Practice)
This course immerses the student in the world of Flamenco and its artistic forms beginning with the geographical, historical and socio-cultural context of its origins. Flamenco´s evolution into an artistic professional activity is examined by studying the most well-known Flamenco singers, dancers and guitar players. Musicians from UPO´s Flamenco music group demonstrate the various forms of Flamenco during the practical portion of the course.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Statistical and Econometric Methods for Business
The aim of this course is not only to familiarize students with the essential principles of econometrics and statistics - especially those related to different techniques of multivariate analysis and econometric regression model - but also to teach them to use the principles correctly and efficiently to work in the field of business and economics.
NOTE: Course offered with Spanish students. The availability of this course (and other courses with local students) will not be determined until on-site registration. Students interested in this course should note that the integrated courses listed on this page are not always available.
Language of Instruction: English
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Strategic Management II
This course explores the topic of corporate strategy, which is concerned with where a firm competes and decisions that define the scope of the field. The goal is to understand the roots of success key factors on the emergent and mature industry and to continue exploring the main topics of corporate strategy.
NOTE: Course offered with Spanish students. The availability of this course (and other courses with local students) will not be determined until on-site registration. Students interested in this course should note that the integrated courses listed on this page are not always available.
Language of Instruction: English
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The Mediterranean Diet: From Fiction to Fact
The objective of this course is to show the composition of the authentic Mediterranean diet and study from a biological point of view the components that are responsible for the positive effects for health. The course is intended to teach students about the important role of nutrition on longevity and diseases related to aging.
Language of Instruction: English
Course Level: Upper Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Upper Division
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Español de Ciencias de la Salud, Intermedio 1 (Spanish for Heatlh Sciences)
The focus of the course will be on increasing vocabulary and developing both oral and written skills to attain effective communication skills in Spanish in the field of healthcare.
Classes will be both theoretical and practical. Work in groups and pairs will be the basic tools of our teaching methodology and thus active participation will be required in order to promote interaction and increase fluidity in oral expression.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Course Level: Lower Division
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Course Level: Lower Division
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HIS 323 Spain in the 21st Century: from the Civil War to Democracy Today
This course covers the history of Spain since the 1930’s until the first decade of the 21st century. It analyzes the social and economic transformations during this period, the interwar period, the experience of dictatorship, the transition to democracy and its development and the participation of Spain in the project of European unification. Additionally, and following the latest historiographic currents, this course presents monographic themes of interest to Spanish history such as gender, family and sexuality, nations and nationalism, the environment, religion, immigration and global history. Lastly, problematic concepts which have been applied to Spain’s history will be debated such as “failure” or “success”, “backwardness” and “normalization”… This course attempts to determine whether Spain is “different” or not.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Recommended US semester credits: 3
