Madrid Course Offerings

 

SEMESTER PROGRAMS:
UNIVERSIDAD CARLOS III

Application Deadlines: See this page

This institution is AACSB accredited

Language Requirement: Open to all Spanish levels. To take courses in Spanish, students must have completed at least 4 semesters of college level Spanish or equivalent. Courses are also available in English.

Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 3.0. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.

Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 semester credits (24-30 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = approximately 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 4-5 courses.

Final Transcript: Issued by Universidad Carlos III

LOCATION

Universidad Carlos III has two campuses - the Getafe campus and the Leganés campus - which are located about 8 miles south of Madrid. Both campuses are easily accessible by train. For most students, the commute from their program housing takes approximately 30-40 minutes each way – a reasonable commute in a city the size of Madrid.

HISPANIC STUDIES PROGRAM (in spanish)

The Cursos de Estudios Hispánicos (Hispanic Studies Program) at Universidad Carlos III is for students with a High Intermediate, Advanced, or Superior level of Spanish who wish to learn about various facets of Spanish culture: Literature, History, Theater, Art, Economics, Cinema, Journalism, Politics, Spanish Culture, and more. Students must have completed at least 4 semesters of college Spanish or equivalent. This is an ideal program for Spanish majors and minors. Classes are taken with American and international students.

Spanish Language classes are offered at 4 levels: High Intermediate, Advanced, High Advanced, and Superior. It is mandatory to take Spanish Language, unless you are a native speaker.

Students cannot combine courses with other programs (Hispanic Studies Program in English, Direct Enroll with Spaniards, or Engineering courses).

All students must have 8 COURSES pre-approved by their home institution. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in availability or schedule conflicts.

Courses are worth 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS each. Course offerings are subject to change.

COURSES IN SPANISH:

HISPANIC STUDIES PROGRAM (in english)

Universidad Carlos III also offers a selection of Hispanic Studies courses taught in English. These are open to students with any level Spanish but are designed especially for students at the Beginner and Low Intermediate levels who wish to learn about various facets of Spanish culture, art, society, and history. It is not mandatory to take Spanish Language alongside your Hispanic Studies courses in English, but it is strongly recommended as it will assist you greatly in your daily life. Classes are taken with American and international students.

Spanish Language classes are offered at 2 levels: Beginner and Elementary. Students with Spanish level High Intermediate or above are encouraged to enroll in the Hispanic Studies courses taught in Spanish (listed above).

Students cannot combine courses with other programs (Hispanic Studies Program in Spanish, Direct Enroll with Spaniards, or Engineering courses).

All students must have 8 COURSES pre-approved by their home institution. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in availability or schedule conflicts.

Courses are worth 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS each. Course offerings are subject to change.

COURSES IN ENGLISH:

Direct Enroll with LOCAL STUDENTS

Universidad Carlos III offers students the opportunity to take regular university courses with Spanish students, taught in English or Spanish. It is helpful if students have at least a basic level of Spanish before the program commences, as this will ease your navigation of the Spanish university system and interaction with Spanish classmates.

Regular university course offerings can be accessed here: https://www.uc3m.es/bachelor-degree/studies

Select a subject area, then then click PROGRAM to see course offerings, language of instruction, and number of ECTS credits. As a reminder, 6 ECTS = 3 U.S. semester credits. We do not recommend enrolling in a course worth fewer than 5 ECTS, as it may not transfer back for full credit. This program may run on a different academic calendar than other programs (Hispanic Studies Program in English / Spanish and Engineering courses).

Students cannot combine courses with other programs (Hispanic Studies Program in Spanish, Hispanic Studies Program in English, or Engineering courses).

All students must have 8 COURSES pre-approved by their home institution. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in availability or schedule conflicts.

Courses are worth 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS each. Course offerings are subject to change.

Semester 1  = FALL semester offerings
Semester 2 = SPRING semester offerings

SUBJECT AREAS:

Engineering Courses in English or Spanish

ASA students can take introductory and advanced courses in a variety of Engineering fields, as well as fundamental courses in Math and Physics, at the Leganés Campus of UC3M. Through this bilingual program, students may take courses either in Spanish or in English, though certain courses are conducted in Spanish only. Students who wish to take courses in other areas, such as Humanities and Social Sciences, alongside courses in Engineering, may do so through the UC3M Hispanic Studies Program (details above).

To take Engineering courses in Spanish, you must have an Advanced level of Spanish (minimum 5 semesters completed before arrival). Engineering courses in English are open to any Spanish level, but it is helpful if students have at least a basic level of Spanish before the program commences, as this will ease your navigation of the Spanish university system and interaction with Spanish classmates. This program may run on a different academic calendar than other programs (Hispanic Studies Program in English / Spanish and Direct Enroll with Spaniards).

Below is a list of the Engineering degrees available at Carlos III. Select a subject area, then then click PROGRAM to see course offerings, language of instruction, and number of ECTS credits. As a reminder, 6 ECTS = 3 U.S. semester credits. We do not recommend enrolling in a course worth fewer than 5 ECTS, as it may not transfer back for full credit.

 

 

SEMESTER BUSINESS STUDIES:
UNIVERSIDAD CARLOS III

Application Deadlines: See this page

This institution is AACSB accredited

Language Requirement: No Spanish experience is required, but it is strongly recommended.

Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 3.0. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.

Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 semester credits (24-30 ECTS). ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = approximately 1 U.S. semester credit. While students can take 4or 5 courses, ASA’s recommendation is to only take 4 courses.

Final Transcript: Issued by Universidad Carlos III

LOCATION

Business classes are held on the UC3M Getafe campus which is located about 8 miles south of Madrid. The Getafe campus is easily accessible by train. For most students, the commute from their program housing takes approximately 30-40 minutes each way – a reasonable commute in a city the size of Madrid.

business classes WITH LOCAL STUDENTS

All students must have 8 COURSES pre-approved by their home institution. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in availability or schedule conflicts.

Universidad Carlos III offers students the opportunity to take regular university courses with Spanish students, taught in English or Spanish. It is helpful if students have at least a basic level of Spanish before the program commences, as this will ease your navigation of the Spanish university system and interaction with Spanish classmates.

Select a subject area, then then click PROGRAM to see course offerings, language of instruction, and number of ECTS credits. As a reminder, 6 ECTS = 3 U.S. semester credits. We do not recommend enrolling in a course worth fewer than 5 ECTS, as it may not transfer back for full credit. This program may run on a different academic calendar than other programs (Hispanic Studies Program in English / Spanish and Engineering courses).

Students cannot combine courses with other programs (Hispanic Studies Program in Spanish, Hispanic Studies Program in English, or Engineering courses).

All students must have 8 COURSES pre-approved by their home institution. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in availability or schedule conflicts.

Courses are worth 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS each. Course offerings are subject to change.

Semester 1  = FALL semester offerings
Semester 2 = SPRING semester offerings

ASA recommends choosing 2 courses from the list of Business Subject Areas and 2 elective courses from the Elective Subject Areas.

BUSINESS SUBJECT AREAS:

ELECTIVE SUBJECT AREAS:

 

 

SEMESTER PROGRAMS:
HISPANIC STUDIES AT UNIVERSIDAD NEBRIJA

Application Deadlines: See this page

Language Requirement: Open to all Spanish levels.

Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 2.5. Must be have completed at least 1 semester at a U.S. or Canadian university, college, or community college before applying. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.

Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 semester credits (24-30 ECTS) ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 4-5 courses. Classes are taken with American and international students.

Final Transcript: Issued by Universidad Nebrija.  

LOCATION

Classes are held at the Madrid-Princesa campus of the Universidad Nebrija, in the centrally located Madrid neighborhood of Moncloa/Arguelles. The campus is named for its prime location just off Calle de la Princesa, a popular shopping district. ASA program housing is conveniently located to the university. It takes most students only about 30 minutes to get to school by subway - a reasonable commute in a city the size of Madrid.

COURSE OFFERINGS

This program is a good fit for students who want to significantly improve their Spanish language skills in just one semester, as well as Spanish majors and Spanish minors.

Students will take a Spanish placement test online before arrival, and the results will determine which Spanish level you are placed in and, therefore, which classes in Spanish you can take. Available Spanish levels are from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: A1 (Beginner), A2 (Elementary), B1 (Intermediate), B2.1 (High Intermediate), B2.2 (Advanced), C1 (Superior), and C2 (Native/Heritage Speakers). You can approximate your Spanish level using the following:

-Beginner level students are those who have not taken Spanish before.
-Elementary/Intermediate level students have completed 1-2 semesters or 2-3 quarters of college level Spanish.
-High Intermediate level students have completed 3-4 semesters or 4-5 quarters of college level Spanish.
-Advanced level students have completed at least 4 semesters or 6 quarters of college level Spanish.

Courses for Beginner Level (A1)

Students at the A1 level will take the following 5 classes, taught in Spanish. Classes are offered in both Fall and Spring, unless otherwise noted.

Courses are worth 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS each.

  • CH1001 Beginner Spanish Language
    Course that aims to start in communication in Spanish under a functional and communicative approach. The students approach and acquire basic communicative contents to develop in simple situations of daily life. During the course also materials of socio-cultural content are used.

  • CH1011 Specific Grammar Problems
    Spanish initiation course with a special emphasis on those grammatical difficulties most common in the level. Basic contents of Spanish grammar are studied to reinforce them while applying the grammatical contents to refer to the present, past and future. The written expression is enhanced.

  • CH1021 Spanish Language and Conversation
    Spanish initiation course focused on students learning to carry out transactions of daily life and socially interrelated in their context. This course will help improve listening and reading comprehension in situations appropriate to the level.

  • CH1041 Spain and Spaniards
    Current Spanish customs and traditions in everyday life. Presentation of Spain. Spaniards from day to day. Brief newspaper articles and descriptive texts about diverse aspects of the culture are introduced.

  • CH2001 Elementary Spanish Language (this is a progression after completing Beginner level Spanish Language, CH1001)
    Continuation after Beginner level. It focuses into the linguistic functions necessary to be able to function in everyday life and introduces the communicative contents necessary to cover the entire initial level of language.

Courses for Elementary Level (A2)

Students at the A2 level must take CH2010, CH1051, CH2021, CH2051, and either CH1061 or CH2421, for a total of 5 classes. All are taught in Spanish. Classes are offered in both Fall and Spring, unless otherwise noted.

Courses are worth 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS each.

  • CH2010 Elementary Spanish Language
    Elementary level course (and a continuation of CH2001) with a functional and communicative approach. The linguistic contents that cover the entire initial level are studied and the student is prepared to begin the intermediate level of Spanish. The acquired knowledge is consolidated and the new grammatical and lexical contents are introduced so that the students can describe personal experiences in the past in different communicative situations.

  • CH1051 Spanish Language and Conversation
    Complementary Spanish course to develop comprehension and oral and written expression at the lower intermediate level. Students consolidate grammatical content and practice oral expression to acquire greater fluency and confidence in the development of everyday situations and contact with Spain and the way of life of Spaniards.

  • CH2021 Intermediate Spanish Language (this is a progression after completing Elementary level Spanish Language, CH2010)
    Continuation after Elementary level. Practice communication in Spanish. Linguistic uses in order to manage in the real world. Use of essential vocabulary and grammar. Discussions about current events and topics of students’ interest.

  • CH2051 Conversation and Composition
    Course to learn how to develop a conversation in Spanish and practice some strategies that allow students to gain confidence in oral expression. On the other hand, it deals with the composition and elaboration of different written texts. Activities are carried out in order for students to acquire the fluency necessary to exchange opinions and comment on journalistic articles on current issues.

  • CH1061 Spain and Spaniards
    Current Spanish customs and traditions in everyday life. Presentation of Spain. Spaniards from day to day. Brief newspaper articles and descriptive texts about diverse aspects of the culture are introduced.

  • CH2421 Spanish for Business
    Course to learn Spanish language focused on business. We study content related to specific vocabulary of the company, aspects related to the Spanish economy and cultural issues related to the work context in Spain.

Courses for Intermediate Level (B1)

Students at the B1 level must take at least one language class (Spanish Language, Specific Grammar Problems, Conversation and Composition, or Conversation and Reading) plus 4 additional courses of their choosing. You may take more than one language class, if you wish. All classes are taught in Spanish. Classes are offered in both Fall and Spring, unless otherwise noted.

Intermediate level students must have a total of 7 courses approved by their home institution in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. 

Courses are worth 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS each.

  • CH2061 Intermediate Spanish Language
    Intermediate level course with a functional and communicative approach. The linguistic and functional contents of this level are studied as giving and justifying an opinion, expressing in detail personal experiences in the past or, among other things, being able to request specific information, a complaint or explanation about some point of interest. The development of written and oral expression is encouraged.

  • CH2011 Specific Grammar Problems (CO-REQUISITE: STUDENT MUST BE ENROLLED IN CH2061)
    Study of the principle problems of Spanish grammar with a special emphasis on the uses of the past and subjunctive. Application, in oral and written practice, of the grammatical contents.

  • CH2051 Conversation and Composition
    Techniques and strategies for maintaining a conversation. Acquisition of fluidity necessary for exchanging opinions. Comments on articles and texts about modern events.

  • CH2031 Conversation and Reading
    Course to achieve greater fluency in informal conversations and debates, applying and developing students' grammatical knowledge, from adapted readings. The objective of the course is to deepen the acquisition of reading strategies, to expand the vocabulary and to practice its use taking care of the different communicative situations (formal or informal).

  • CH2041 Discovering Spain
    Course in which there is a presentation of the different Spanish regions through an introduction to culture, history, gastronomy, monuments and popular festivals. Students' cultural content is expanded and written and oral expression is practiced through related activities.

  • CH3181 Spanish Art in the Prado Museum
    A course based on a theoretical and practical part, which brings students to Spanish culture through Spanish painting, taking as reference three of its most representative references: El Greco, Velázquez and Goya. The study of these great painters is done by analyzing the historical aspects of the works, as well as the artistic characteristics of composition and style. This course includes five visits to the Prado Museum outside of class time.

  • CH3671 Spanish for Tourism Studies (course description coming soon)
    Course that studies and analyzes the Spanish language applied to the touristic sector focusing on specific areas of this sector such as transport, hotels, travel agencies and tour operators. Class work practices communicative situations as well as performing related tasks, which results on an enrichment of new vocabulary on the subject.

  • CH3421 Spanish for Business
    Acquisition and development of the language specifically geared towards legal and economical themes. Read and comment on newspaper articles and specific examples of legal and economical documents.

Courses for High Intermediate Level (B2.1)

Students at the B2.1 level may choose any 4-5 courses from the list below. All classes are taught in Spanish. Classes are offered in both Fall and Spring, unless otherwise noted.

High Intermediate level students must have a total of 8 courses approved by their home institution in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. 

Courses are worth 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS each.

  • CH3001 High Intermediate Spanish Language
    Practice oral and written comprehension while acquiring the functional contents of the level through the study and practice of grammatical structures. Throughout the course the students make readings and debates on the content of literary texts or journalistic articles to learn the vocabulary. Also, texts of popular and cult character are studied.

  • CH3011 Specific Grammar Problems (CO-REQUISITE: STUDENT MUST BE ENROLLED IN CH3001)
    Course of applied grammar focused on achieving more security with the use of the language and the control of complex grammatical aspects. Special reference to practical applications of learned grammatical structures.

  • CH3051 Conversation and Composition
    Aimed at achieving greater oral fluency in informal conversations, debates and everyday situations, and greater progress in written expression, all through practice through expositions and written works. Special attention is given to the acquisition of idioms and sayings.

  • CH3041 Diverse Spain
    Advanced culture course in which aspects such as nature, economic sources, culture and history are studied, as well as the society and way of life in the different regions of Spain. In addition, characteristics, traditions, and folklore of particular cities and towns are studied.

  • CH3061 Contemporary Spanish Society
    Study of Spanish society: education, work, family, youth, health, leisure, everyday life, worries and values. Analyses are based on diverse materials (articles, questionnaires etc.).

  • CH3131 Panorama of Spanish Literature
    Course in which an overview of Spanish literature is carried out from the 15th century to the present day. At the same time that the students know the main literary movements, authors and literary texts more representative by analyzing historical, social and psychological aspects of the Spanish society of the different times.

  • CH3132 Panorama of Latin American Literature (SPRING ONLY)
    This course focuses on the development of Spanish-American literature, especially on the period known as the boom of Spanish-American literature. The aim is to provide students with a panoramic and analytical vision of the main authors, novels and literary styles most representative in Latin America. For this, the necessary knowledge about the historical, social and artistic context of this period that can be focused on the second half of the 20th century will be acquired.

  • CH3181 Spanish Art in the Prado Museum
    A course based on a theoretical and practical part, which brings students to Spanish culture through Spanish painting, taking as reference three of its most representative references: El Greco, Velázquez and Goya. The study of these great painters is done by analyzing the historical aspects of the works, as well as the artistic characteristics of composition and style. This course includes five visits to the Prado Museum outside of class time.

  • CH4421 Spanish for Business
    Course of acquisition and development of specific vocabulary related to business Spanish. Readings and commentaries of texts related to the area of the company are carried out, in order, in addition, to increase the intercultural competence of the students.

  • CH3171 Spanish Cinema and Society
    Panorama of the socio-political evolution of 20th century Spanish society through cinema. Each film represents a decade and is intended to establish a debate focused on the events of that time. Analysis and commentary of films and of the moment they represent.

  • CH3071 Spanish Art and Civilization
    Study of the different civilizations that occupied the Iberian Peninsula throughout its history and their contribution to modern-day Spanish culture. Study of the major historical events that have formed our history and society. A study of the most relevant artistic works.

Courses for Advanced level (B2.2, C1) & Superior Level (C2)

Students at B2.2, C1, and C2 levels may choose any 4-5 courses from the list below. All are taught in Spanish. Classes are offered in both Fall and Spring, unless otherwise noted.

Students must have a total of 8 courses approved by their home institution in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. 

Courses are worth 3 semester credits / 6 ECTS each.

  • CH4001 Advanced I Spanish Language – B2.2
    Pre-advanced level course in which the linguistic and functional contents of this level are studied, such as speaking in detail about hypothetical situations of the present or the past or explaining a point of view about different facts, knowing how to contribute an opinion with nuances. During the course the most problematic grammatical structures are analysed and the spoken language is given special attention.

  • CH3211 Specific Grammar Problems – B2.2
    Pre-advanced level course of applied grammar oriented to promote greater confidence in the use of Spanish and the domain of grammatical aspects that usually generate difficulties in students. During the course, special attention is given to the practical application of the functional contents acquired in the Spanish language course.

  • CH4101 Advanced II Spanish Language – C1
    Advanced level course in which, in addition to studying linguistic and functional content of the level, deepens in the perfection of the most problematic grammatical structures. Likewise, lexical contents such as sayings or idioms are practiced with intensity.

  • CH4011 Superior Spanish Language – C2
    Proficiency course in the lexical and formal domain of Spanish that allow students to acquire a knowledge and use of Spanish next to those of a native speaker. In this sense, special attention is given to Spanish through reflection in all its territorial, social and communicative variants in order to be able to understand any type of spoken or written language.

  • CH4041 Current Events in Spain
    Study of Spanish current topics: youth, education in Spain, women and the family, the work environment and unemployment, leisure time and Spanish values.
    Analyses are based in newspaper articles.

  • CH4051 Conversation and Composition
    Advanced level course aimed at achieving greater fluency in informal conversations and debates, and progress in written expression. The goal of both oral and written practice is to expand vocabulary and use of idioms and learn to use different communicative registers.

  • CH4191 Studies of the Spanish Language
    Proficiency course focused on the formal elements of the Spanish language from a syntactic, morphological, semantic, phonetic and pragmatic point of view. The course deals with aspects of the evolution of the Spanish language, of the Spanish in the world and of the linguistics applied to the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language.

  • CH4521 Spanish for Business
    Course of acquisition and development of specific language for legal and economic topics. Readings and commentaries of journalistic texts and specific examples of legal and economic documents are made. Attention is given to work situations in Spain in order to promote intercultural competence in students.

  • CH4151 Spanish for Health Sciences
    Course of acquisition and development of Spanish with specific purposes for the health field. Through this course students receive informative and specialized texts from the area, as well as understand and produce written messages (parts, reports or diagnoses, among others). Also, students will be able to have conversations about them.

  • CH3121 Spanish Language in Mass Media
    A study and analysis of Spanish in the mass media: press, radio, television, marketing, cinema and the Internet from an oral and written approximation.
    Development of techniques for elaborating news, scripts and advertisements, as well as for its publication and editing.

  • CH4071 Contemporary Spain
    Study of the major historical events of the 20th century: crisis of the monarchy, proclamation of the republic, civil war (background and development), post-war, Franco’s regime, and the political transition. Political and socioeconomic aspects that have shaped Spanish life throughout the century.

  • CH3181 Spanish Art in the Prado Museum
    A course based on a theoretical and practical part, which brings students to Spanish culture through Spanish painting, taking as reference three of its most representative references: El Greco, Velázquez and Goya. The study of these great painters is done by analyzing the historical aspects of the works, as well as the artistic characteristics of composition and style. The course includes five visits to the Prado Museum outside of class time.

  • CH3171 Spanish Cinema and Society
    Panorama of the socio-political evolution of 20th century Spanish society through cinema. Each film represents a decade and is intended to establish a debate focused on the events of that time. Analysis and commentary of films and of the moment they represent.

  • CH3091 Spanish Theatre in the 20th Century
    A study of the development of Spanish theatre, with a special in-depth study of the following themes: Lorca, the post-war and the present-day period. Students are required to read some complete works and attend theatrical performances whenever possible.

  • CH3081 Contemporary Spanish Novels
    General view of Spanish prose from the post-war period to the present day. Major movements. Analysis and comments on selected texts. Latest trends. Perspectives of a novel. It is mandatory to read some novels.

  • CH3031 Writing in Spanish
    Analysis of the different registers. Language in social communication methods. Broadening and consolidation of language structures and vocabulary. Study of written texts. The course objective is to improve the written expression of the participants.

  • CH5171 Spanish for Academic and Professional Use
    Course that aims to familiarize students with the most common textual genres of academic and pre-professional in Spain. Students will work on different types of written texts while paying special attention to orality.

 

 

SEMESTER PROGRAMS:
SPANISH PLUS PROGRAM AT UNIVERSIDAD NEBRIJA

Application Deadlines: See this page

Language Requirement: Open to all Spanish levels. Classes available in English and Spanish.

Additional Requirements: Minimum GPA 2.5. Must be have completed at least 1 semester at a U.S. or Canadian university, college, or community college before applying. For complete requirements, please see the Eligibility section on this page.

Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 semester credits (24-30 ECTS) ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit. Students will take 4-5 courses. Classes are taken with American and international students.

Final Transcript: Issued by Universidad Nebrija.  

LOCATION

Classes are held at the Madrid-Princesa campus of the Universidad Nebrija, in the centrally located Madrid neighborhood of Moncloa/Arguelles. The campus is named for its prime location just off Calle de la Princesa, a popular shopping district. ASA program housing is conveniently located to the university. It takes most students only about 30 minutes to get to school by subway - a reasonable commute in a city the size of Madrid.

COURSE OFFERINGS

Choose from a variety of electives taught in English in Business, Management, and Liberal Arts and optional Spanish language and culture courses taught in Spanish. This is a flexible program; you can take all your classes in English from the list below, or you can combine classes in English from the list below with Spanish Language or other classes taught in Spanish from the Hispanic Studies Program.

All students MUST have 3 alternate courses approved by their home institution, in addition to your top choices. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. Universidad Nebrija will not process your registration if you do not give 3 alternates plus your top choices. Ex: If you plan to take 4 courses, you must have 7 different courses approved. If you plan to take 5 courses, you must have 8 different courses approved.

If you plan to take courses from the Hispanic Studies Program, you will take a Spanish placement online before arrival, and the results will determine your Spanish level.

business & management ELECTIVES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ects)

  • MK3002 Consumer Behavior
    This course draws from research in behavioral economics, social psychology, and academic marketing, and is intended to broadly survey the field of consumer behavior from the marketing perspective. Students will become familiar with the terminology of the subject and understand what leads to the individual purchase decisions that are so important to business profitability, and to personal prosperity. Topics covered will include: consumer research and analytics, study and analysis of purchasing, neuromarketing, decision processes and main variables that affect the consumer and their relationship with brands and products.

  • ECO999 Global Skills for International Business Environments
    Globalization affects a very high percentage of organizations and businesses in the world. The number of companies operating internationally increases every day. As a consequence, not only expats or senior managers but also many other workers have to face the strategic development of global businesses and interact in international settings with people from other cultures. This course focuses on the global skills that are and will be increasingly necessary to work in intercultural environments both in and outside national borders. Students will learn about developing abilities related to open-mindedness, cultural empathy, flexibility or tolerance to uncertainty and how these skills apply to negotiating internationally, leading multicultural teams or boosting creativity and innovation among others. Emphasis will be placed on experiential learning, case studies and tools for internationalization and will include a European and Spanish perspective on working among cultures.

  • DE1124 International Business
    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the international perspective of businesses. The topics covered include the competitive environment of the international marketplace and international organizations; the cultural, political-economic and labor forces affecting international business; and management techniques to deal with foreign factors in the international environment.

  • LM107 Intercultural Communication
    The aim of this course is to describe different factors involved in communication across cultures by discussing cultural variables that enable people to understand each other across group boundaries. The course applies this knowledge to the languages professional setting, focusing on the role that communication has in the creation and dissemination of culture. Students will learn to recognize cultural variables to communicate effectively.

  • PB1157 International Communication
    During this course, communication will be studied as it relates to culture by analyzing its intercultural and international contexts. Students will be challenged to examine questions and issues throughout the semester, which will reveal the processes, effects, methods, and critical norms of communication. All of these matters will be evaluated in relation to interpersonal, group, and mass communication.

  • ECO998 International Finance
    This course examines the international financial management, as well as the foreign exchange markets and how they shape the environment within which corporate wealth-maximizing decisions are made. Topics in financial management, viewed primarily from the perspective of managers doing business overseas, include the management of foreign exchange exposure, foreign direct investment decisions, and multinational capital budgeting. The course is designed for upper-division undergraduate students who have a good understanding of basic economics, corporate finance and asset valuation.

  • DE4554 International Management
    This course deals with multiple functions of management, such as organizing, coordinating, planning, and staffing in an international cross-cultural context. It will focus on the complexity of international management, and students will learn how diverse national cultures affect management functions in different ways. Intercultural communication, expatriate compensation, gender issues, and ethical conflicts will also be discussed.

  • CM2124 International Marketing
    Within current marketing globalization, the aim of this course is to analyze how International Marketing is not just a mere exportation technique, it is also one of the means to systematically establish penetration and consolidation of our business into foreign markets. The course analyzes market information, research systems, marketing-mix, and other strategies from an international standpoint.

  • MK3001 Online Marketing in the Digital Era
    This course offers a comprehensive perspective so that students will gain an overall panorama of the integration of the Internet and new technologies within the global marketing strategy of the company. The main goals of this course are for students to understand, comment upon, and analyze the most important aspects of digital marketing, as well as the acquisition of general knowledge of the Digital Marketing plan, Internet business models, e-Marketing variables, and Metrics and Web Analytics, among others.

  • ECO132 Trends of the Global Economy
    This course aims to analyze the major traits that characterize the global economic landscape and the international competitiveness of countries, as well as their likely evolution. This includes globalization and its effects on the growth prospects of emerging economies; the likely evolution of the population of the world as well as the evolution of the inequality between countries and their citizens; the energy and environmental threads faced by the world at large. Within the context set up by these basic trends, the interaction between countries and the role of the existing International Economic Institutions will be analyzed, as well as properly put into perspective the prospects of the global financial system.

liberal arts ELECTIVES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH (3 U.S. semester credits / 6 ects)

  • CH3612 Corporate Psychology
    This course covers the framework of Psychology applied to Human Resources, from the perspective of the behavior of individuals in the workplace. The course will cover the study of people’s behavior in the workplace, corporate culture within organizations, and the scientific study of the relationship between individuals and their working environment. The aim of this course is to understand the dynamics and functioning of individuals and organizations from a psycho-social perspective; learn the terminology, methods and techniques commonly used in this discipline; and the basic psycho-social processes that take place in organizations.

  • CH3101 European Cinema: A Reflection on European Identity
    Cinema constitutes a significant force in the construction and expression of cultural identity: it powerfully portrays its nation and provides profound insights into the heart of its people. This course on European Cinema, with a broad geographic sweep, offers students an understanding of European culture, society, politics and history through the medium of cinematographic expressions. The aim of this course on European Cinema is to understand European identity through its cinema and make the students aware that despite its economic unity, Europe is characterized by its cultural, social, political and historical heterogeneity.

  • CH3021 European Studies: Culture, History, and Integration
    This course will cover relevant political, economic, and social aspects of European history and culture by examining the interaction among nation-states and their impact on other parts of the world. Students acquire basic intellectual skills through emphasis on critical thinking, considering questions of why and how events occurred. Topics will include European expansion, political revolutions, Industrialization, nationalism, colonialism, European wars and the European Union.

  • HU1172 The European Union: Culture, History, and Institutions
    The main purpose of this course is to provide students with a working knowledge of the structure and major institutions of the European Union as well as with an understanding of the cultural and historical trends which have motivated these independent countries to work together in order to develop an Idea of Europe.

  • CH3191 Fundamental Aspects of Spanish Art
    This course is an introduction to art in Spain over the past five hundred years, focusing on key topics and periods that help to map out the particular nature of Spanish artistic culture. Special emphasis will be placed on the works of artists such as Velázquez, Goya, Picasso, Dalí and Miró. The course includes visits to the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Borzemisa museums.

  • CH3141 International Relations
    The foreign policy of states within the international system from different perspectives (political, economical, sociological, etc.) is analyzed during this course. A special emphasis will be placed on the study of the changing roles of international and national organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), multinational corporations and public opinion.

  • CH3261 Modern Art and Architecture in Spanish Cities
    This course is an introduction to modern architecture through the study of great buildings and city development in Spain, mainly in Madrid and Barcelona. The course focuses on outstanding architects and works from the 19th century to the present day. Particular emphasis will be placed on the works of Gaudi, Saenz de Oiza, Moneo and Calatrava, and other modern buildings by famous European and American architects.

  • CH2171 Spanish Civilization and Culture
    This course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the Iberian Peninsula’s civilizations and cultures. Throughout the course, students will explore how the Spanish civilizations and cultures are reflected in Spain’s history, literature, people, politics, and arts. The objective of this course is to offer students a collective view of Spanish culture in its diverse manifestations.

  • CH3613 The Sports Industry and its Role in European Identity
    This course is focused not only on the business side of the sports industry in Europe, but also in the social phenomenon of sports such as football (soccer) and basketball as part of the European identity. A thorough look at the surge and rise of European sports organizations compared to some of the most valuable sports organization in the world, with a special emphasis on the Real Madrid case. The aim of this course is to understand the dynamics and functioning of the European sports industry, particularly football (soccer), from an economical and sociological perspective: Globalization at its best.

  • CH2161 Women’s Roles in Present-Day Spain
    The aim of this course is to analyze the roles that Spanish women have played for the last 30 years. From the housewife with 3-4 children some 35 years ago, to a modern professional with an average of 1.2 children today, Spanish women are active and influential in every area of Spanish society. The course examines these new roles in relation with politics, literature, economics, education, family, and their impact on the Spanish society.

SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE COURSES taught in spanish (3 u.s. semester credits / 6 ects)

Please click here to view all the Spanish Language & Culture courses you can choose from, which are part of the Hispanic Studies Program at Universidad Nebrija.

 
 
Jackie Cimino