This course is mandatory for all students.

Course: Introduction to Spain

Description: This course will provide a broad overview of Spanish civilization and culture, from its prehistory to the present day. Spain’s significance in the history of thought and deed will be examined in wider international contexts, particularly those pertaining to Western Europe and America. Students will review Spanish culture in its many diverse representations, examining cultural expressions in terms of their perceived universality and authenticity. Topics will be linked to questions of political-cultural identity in contemporary Spain.

Instructor: Professor TBA-Instituto Franklin, Universidad de Alcalá.

Course: Propaganda and Historical Memory

Description: This course will provide a historical and theoretical foundation to systematically understand and analyze the ideological, societal, and economic underpinnings of historical and contemporary propaganda. Course content and activities will address the interplay between ideology and propaganda as well as the role of the rapidly changing media and communication technologies in furthering the agenda of propagandists. Special attention will be given to propagandist tactics, including the use of language and imagery, to develop the critical thinking and analytical skills to understand how propagandist messages use discourses and practices that further systemic oppression and exclusion of minoritized groups and communities.

Instructor: Fadoua Loudiy, Slippery Rock University

Course: Understanding Violent Extremism: Prevention in Sociopolitical Contexts

Description: This course explores the complexities of extreme violence in society, specifically when used to advocate for a social, religious or political goal. The focus of this course is on the rise of violent extremism in diverse contexts and how we can advocate for prevention.

Instructor: Sigrid Vazquez-Tirado, University Ana G. Méndez

Course: International Commerce, Economics and Finance

Description: This course will provide an in-depth study into the unique aspects of air transportation and airline economics and finance as well as the economics and finance of the corporate world. A study of the principles of air transport and airline economics, supply, and demand analysis, international economics, pricing policy, revenue management, airline financing, financial statements, air transport operating cost management, aircraft purchasing, leasing, and financing, among others, will be addressed. The course will culminate with a look at the current and future economic and finance issues facing the air transport industry. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have an enhanced understanding of the unique aspects of air transportation and airline economics, and financing.

Instructor: Ken Godwin, University of Dubuque

This course is mandatory for all students.

Course: Introduction to Spain

Description: This course will provide a broad overview of Spanish civilization and culture, from its prehistory to the present day. Spain’s significance in the history of thought and deed will be examined in wider international contexts, particularly those pertaining to Western Europe and America. Students will review Spanish culture in its many diverse representations, examining cultural expressions in terms of their perceived universality and authenticity. Topics will be linked to questions of political-cultural identity in contemporary Spain.

Instructor: Professor TBA-Instituto Franklin, Universidad de Alcalá.

Course: Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in the American and Spanish Educational Systems

Description: The purpose of this course is to engage student in observations, interactions, and analyses of critical and contemporary educational issues in both the United States and Spain from a comparative perspective. Students will investigate issues influencing the social and political contexts of educational settings in both countries and explore similarities and differences between the American and Spanish educational systems. Students will actively examine the teaching profession from multiple vantage points and various stances. Against this backdrop, students will reflect on and interpret the meaning of education and schooling in a diverse culture and examine the moral and ethical responsibilities of teaching.

Instructor: Brian Gale Hibbs, Dalton State College

Course: Gender, Society & Globalization

Description: This interdisciplinary course explores the intersections of gender, globalization, and societal structures, examining how global processes shape and are shaped by gender roles, relations, and inequalities. This course combines theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies to deepen our understanding of issues such as labor, migration, reproductive rights, environmental justice, and transnational activism. Through readings, discussions, field trips, and collaborative projects, students will critically analyze the gendered dimensions of globalization and reflect on their roles as global citizens. This course is designed to challenge assumptions, foster intercultural understanding, and inspire action toward a more equitable world.

Instructor: Natalie Blanton, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Course: Human Resource Management

Description: This course introduces students to the major human resource activities and current issues, including human resource planning and job analysis, recruiting, selection, orientation, training and development, career planning, performance appraisal, compensation, health and safety, and labour relations.
The course was also taught in a collaborative online intercultural learning (COIL) format where the Douglas College-based Canadian students collaborated online with two different partner universities, one based in Ireland, and another based in the Philippines. The online collaboration allowed students to learn about how human resource management practices and the laws that governs it differ in Canada and Ireland, and Canada and the Philippines.
Since the students will be coming from different countries, they will benefit from being based in Spain as it will open up an opportunity for them to learn the multi-faceted and multi-cultural views in the practice of human resource management.

Instructor: Aurora Faundo, Douglas College

This course is mandatory for all students.

Course: Introduction to Spain

Description: This course will provide a broad overview of Spanish civilization and culture, from its prehistory to the present day. Spain’s significance in the history of thought and deed will be examined in wider international contexts, particularly those pertaining to Western Europe and America. Students will review Spanish culture in its many diverse representations, examining cultural expressions in terms of their perceived universality and authenticity. Topics will be linked to questions of political-cultural identity in contemporary Spain.

Instructor: Professor TBA-Instituto Franklin, Universidad de Alcalá.