At the beginning of the 21st Century, the accelerated impact of a globalized economy on international migrations and vice versa gives rise to a number of questions: Has the globalization of the world’s economy forced millions of people to migrate? Do...
1 Trends - Economical importance. Why railways are the main sustainable transportation. 2 The Railway system. 3 Infrastructure and track. 4 Track laying & maintenance. 5 Energy Distribution. 6 Signaling. 7 Rolling stock. 8 Traction systems. 9...
This course is intended for students who already have a basic foundation in German and are continuing their progression through the final phase of the beginner level. It supports students in developing greater confidence and independence in everyday...
This course builds upon the skills introduced in the previous Emerging Competent Abroad level. Students who enter this course will have mastered the outcomes of the Independent Abroad level as defined by the IES Abroad MAP for Language and...
This advanced course is intended for students who have developed a high level of proficiency in German and are prepared to refine their language use for academic, cultural, and professional purposes. It supports students in mastering the linguistic...
Is the project of European integration starting to unravel? Is destabilizing nationalist antagonism on the rise across Europe? Are authoritarian capitalist regimes (vide Russia and China) poised for a comeback? Is Russia part of Europe? Will the...
This course examines the history nature and complexity of human interactions across the Mediterranean, from the dawn of humanity in Africa until the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The course will also examine the threats to this heritage posed by...
Modern Barcelona is considered as a Global city and an example of economic success in the Mediterranean. From the second half of the 20th century onwards, Barcelona’s economy underwent a process of tertiarization. For a time, the city appeared to...
Why are Spaniards exhuming mass graves of the Civil War? How can the country tolerate an unemployment rate of 16 percent? Why does a country with a historic reputation for machismo boast such progressive laws on gender and gay marriages? How come...
This course brings students closer to the study of the historical evolution of women in Spain, gender relations and the educational construction of differences throughout history. It aims to help students better understand the fundamental keys to the...