Study Abroad | Salamanca
Fall 2023: Academics

Course Code: Art 309- SL&C

Instruction Language: Spanish

This course aims to provide an understanding of the principal tendencies of Spanish art throughout history as well as an analysis of the most outstanding works of art (pictorial, sculptural and architectural) of the Spanish heritage. The vast wealth and variety of Spanish art will be discussed to foment students’ sensibility and critical spirit.

Course Code: Art 305- SL&C

Instruction Language: Spanish

A study and viewing of Spanish and Latin American films as well as an analysis of the narrative mechanisms that define cinema as a distinct artistic expression. With this base, different aspects of Hispanic Culture will be discussed and students will explore the social as well as aesthetic phenomena. Reviews, critical analysis, creative papers and comparative studies will develop students’ communicative skills and capacity to assimilate and summarize.

Course Code: Art 311- Spanish and Int Studies

Instruction Language: Spanish

This course commences with the cave paintings corresponding to the prehistoric period and exemplified in Altamira (Cantabria). A chronological analysis of the distinct cultures and artistic tendencies as well as their most outstanding examples will be studied: pre-Roman art, Roman art, Muslim art, Mozarabic art, Romanic art and Gothic art.

Course Code: Economics 312- Int Business

Instruction Language: English

Business ethics is the applied ethics discipline that addresses the moral features of commercial activity. This course will analyze the main philosophically-relevant questions that inform the conversation and ongoing disagreement among academic business ethicists systems.

Course Code: Economics 309- Int Business

Instruction Language: English

Topics include: globalization and competitiveness in international markets; major trends in international capital flow and international trade and an analysis of major economic policy issues of the US, European Union and Japan. Special emphasis on the business environment in the Central and East European economies.

Course Code: Economics/Political Science 315- Spanish and Int Studies/ Int Business

Instruction Language: English

This course will analyze the different parameters involved in Spain’s transition and development from dictatorship to democracy from a political and economic perspective.

Course Code: Business 319- Int Business

Instruction Language: English

This course analyzes the characteristics of electronic commerce and its impact on business performance. The fundamentals of electronic commerce will be examined and participants will learn from the basics of theory as well as from a wide range of case studies, work projects, illustrative examples and computer simulations that will illustrate and expand on the current development of electronic commerce.

Course Code: Economics/Political Science 311- Economics/Political Science 311- Int Business

Instruction Language: English

Economic, historical and political aspects of European integration. Theoretical aspects, EU historical evolution, its government, budget and common policies. Key issues regarding the introduction of the European Monetary Union and effects of new currency (the euro). No prior knowledge of economics required.

Course Code: Economics 313- Int Business

Instruction Language: English

Extends the principles of finance to the international context. Topics include: exchange rate determination; foreign exchange markets; currency derivatives; currency forecasting; offshore markets; saps and interest rate derivatives; risk management and cost of capital for foreign investments.

Course Code: History 307- Spanish and Int Studies

Instruction Language: Spanish

This course starts with an examination of the most relevant events of the period (the Arab invasion, the reconquest, the formation of the first Christian kingdoms, etc.) as well as studies the social and economic context in which they take place (feudalism, coexistence of cultures, etc.). The second part of the course will focus on the fifteenth century and the era of the Catholic Monarchs along with the beginning of the modern era milestones such as the taking of Granada or the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the New World. Also covered will be the period of the Austrias Mayores (Carlos I and Felipe II) which refers to the commencement of the Habsburg Dynasty and corresponds to the expansion of the Spanish Empire as well as to the commencement of the "Golden Age", a cultural label that unites important figures in Spanish literature and art.

Course Code: History 303-SL&C

Instruction Language: Spanish

Different historical aspects of the 20th century in Spain will be presented in such a way as to aid students’ comprehension of the repercussion of significant historical moments lived by the Spanish in recent years. Knowledge of the history of a country contributes to a better understanding of it and serves as a resource to motivate students in language acquisition. Diverse activities, materials and exercises will encourage active participation in class.

Course Code: Literature 305- Spanish and Int Studies

Instruction Language: Spanish

The chronological presentation of the various literary movements serves as an overview of Spanish literature of the twentieth century. The development of the genres will be studied through acclaimed authors and representative texts. Special attention will be placed on Spanish linguistic and literary resources for each fundamental genre that is covered: poetry, novel and theater. Social, cultural and ideological aspects will be concurrently examined.

Course Code: Literature 307- SL&C

Instruction Language: Spanish

This course offers a general overview of Spanish and Latin American Literature from the Middle Ages till the present. Classes are based on the study of actual texts. The different literary periods are introduced in chronological order and acknowledge the political, historical and social contexts of the time period.

Course Code: Economics 317- Int Business

Instruction Language: English

This course covers basic international theories and concepts of international markets and market entry. Students learn to assess a global market with respect to cultural dynamics, business customs and practices, legal-political environment, geography and marketing mix. Students develop a basic marketing plan for the distribution and marketing of a product in a different country.

Course Code: Sociology 305- Spanish and Int Studies

Instruction Language: Spanish

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the different aspects of Spanish culture to contribute to their comprehension of the country and the way of life of its people. Covered will be topics such as: geography, politics and history, as well as customs, behaviors, and values that form the Spanish character. The didactic focus will be communicative so students will do assignments, exercises, papers and activities that immerse them in the Spanish culture in such a way as to facilitate language acquisition.

Course Code: Sociology 320- Spanish and Int Studies

Instruction Language: Spanish

An analysis of the Arab influence on Hispanic society and culture and a study of the influence of Arab language, literature and art on the Hispanic identity. The course is divided in four sections: the Arab and the Hispanic world throughout history, focusing on the long period of intercultural coexistence during the Middle Ages on the Iberian peninsula; the Arab element in the birth of the Spanish language with analysis of the Arab influence on the first testimonies of the Romance languages as well as the various manifestations in Hispano-Arabic literature; an analysis of medicine, philosophy and science via the works of prominent Hispano-Arabic scientists and great thinkers; Arab architecture in Spain referencing the different historical and artistic periods and their most outstanding examples.

Course Code: Spanish 208- SL&C Elementary

Instruction Language: Spanish

This course bridges the gap between knowledge of a language and its actual use. Experiences encountered outside the classroom are simulated e.g. asking for a coffee and going to the doctor.

Course Code: Spanish 206- SL&C Elementary

Instruction Language: Spanish

Increasing the process of word acquisition is the goal. Students do not just learn new words, but develop the ability to make connections and semantic fields, taking advantage of patterns and processes. Different exercises (reading, visual, games) increase vocabulary potential during 50 class hours.

Course Code: Spanish 403- Spanish and Int Studies

Instruction Language: Spanish

Course descrption: This class examines the indicative tenses, the use of the subjunctive, verbal periphrases, using “se” and the problems of certain prepositions such as “a”, “de”, “desde”, “por”, “para”, etc. Problems of prepositional verbs are addressed.

Course Code: Spanish 321- SL&C

Instruction Language: Spanish

Course Code: Spanish 204- SL&C Elementary

Instruction Language: Spanish

Course Code: Spanish 311- SL&C

Instruction Language: Spanish

This class expands and improves students’ dominance of grammatical and lexical aspects of Spanish linguistics with focus on function and communication.

Course Code: Spanish 415- Spanish and Int Studies

Instruction Language: Spanish

An in-depth examination of specific and complex grammar issues provides students with greater sophistication in their language usage. Further attention will be devoted to strategies in writing and linguistic register.

Course Code: Spanish 303- Spanish and Int Studies

Instruction Language: Spanish

Problems Spanish grammar presents to foreign students – indicative tenses with emphasis on the contrasts between the indefinido and the imperfect and the perfect tense, the future and conditional and how they contrast, the subjunctive with its use in subordinate clauses, ser or estar and use of prepositions.

Course Code: Spanish 210- SL&C Elementary

Instruction Language: Spanish

To reinforce language classes, this individualized practice in grammar, vocabulary and phonetics gives more varied input set at the student’s own pace.

Course Code: Spanish 328- Spanish and Int Studies

Instruction Language: Spanish

This course aims to develop the skills necessary for proper communication in the medical and health fields. Students will learn terms and vocabulary as well as the structures and themes that would be confronted daily in medicine and health care.

Course Code: Spanish 317- SL&C

Instruction Language: Spanish

This course aims to develop skills in both the written and spoken expression through the analysis and production of different types of written text (reports, letters, notes, curricula…) and oral texts (dialogs, presentations, debates…). Students learn and work on different aspects related to oral and written discourse: textual cohesion and coherence, conversational markers and written expression, strategies, etc.

Course Code: Spanish 319- SL&C

Instruction Language: Spanish

This class aims to develop students’ listening and speaking skills in a wide variety of situations. Guided classroom activities offer contexts in which students will improve their listening comprehension and oral expression. There is a special focus on tailoring language usage for each specific situation, interacting properly, improving fluency, and deploying appropriate communicative strategies.

Course Code: Spanish 340- Spanish and Int Studies

Instruction Language: Spanish

This course aims for authentic Spanish accent by studying intonation, pronunciationand rhythm, as well as Spanish and English vowel/consonant differences. Emphasis is on problems non-native Spanish speakers confront.

Course Code: Spanish 405- Int Business

Instruction Language: Spanish

This course has a minimum language level requirement of Intermediate/B1. The course will focus on comprehension of written and oral texts of a professional or economic nature and interaction and communication in professional situations.

Course Code: Spanish 330- Spanish and Int Studies

Instruction Language: Spanish

With a textbook written especially for this class, students will learn and perfect the skills necessary for translating English into Spanish as well as improve their command of both formal and colloquial Spanish. There will be a special focus on the grammar and vocabulary problems Americans typically encounter. This class aims to: make students aware of common mistakes (usually due to interference from the first language); accelerate the learning of vocabulary and grammar; and stress the differences between the first and second language. (This class requires a minimum enrollment of 10 students for the course to be offered.)

Course Code: Spanish 320- SL&C

Instruction Language: Spanish

Students are taught to use writing as a tool for achieving a variety of communicative objectives. The skill of writing is learned through comprehension and production of different text types (narrative, descriptive, argumentative, formal letter-writing, and others). By making the structural characteristics of each text explicit and analyzing the cognitive processes behind them, students will learn how to search for ideas, plan, outline, and compose written texts.