The International Studies Program offers a diverse selection of comparative and interdisciplinary courses in the fields of Social Sciences, Business, Humanities, Education, and others.
Students will be enrolled in a total of 4 courses taught in English. Each course is 45 hours and is worth 3 US credits. Students who wish to complete a full term may enroll in an additional 5th course from the Study Abroad in Spain Program at Instituto Franklin-UAH. In this case, students will be required to apply for a student visa
Academic Offer for Spring 2024
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: The Rise of Authoritarianism in the U.S. and Europe
Description: This course will explore the history and current economic and political concerns about increasing authoritarianism in Western Europe, the U.S. and Russia. The class will focus on the stark choices ahead for these governments and people.
Instructor: Mary E. Kelly, University of Central Missouri
Course: International Principles of Management
Description: This course is designed to explore the management of organizations in an international context. We will examine the role of culture, organizational strategy, and behavior cross-culturally to help you develop and apply the skills necessary to manage effectively in organizations. Globalization, rapid expansion of technology, and an increasingly diverse workforce require today’s managers to be attune to differences and capable of adopting management principles that recognize and account for a multi-cultural workforce.
Instructor: Jaclyn K. Brandhorst, University of Central Missouri
Course: International Justice in Spain
Description: This course will provide an overview of the administration of criminal justice around the world, with a focus on comparing Spain with the U.S. system. We will discuss international crime trends centering on the issues inherent to comparing crime data between countries. This course will also provide a look at how various states approach policing, the courts, and corrections. Visits to area agencies will compliment discussions of how Spain is both similar and different from the U.S. system.
Instructor: Jennifer Varriale Carson, University of Central Missouri
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: Genocide, Mass Crimes and Atrocities Against Civilian Populations
Description: For students interested in human rights and contemporary conflicts where civilian populations, whether in conflict/war or relative peace, are targeted and often seen euphemistically as “collateral damage,” this course takes you through significant moments in the 20th century from wars, the emergence of an international community (the United Nations) and the creation of laws to prevent the “crime of crimes,” genocide and crimes against humanity. I invite students to reflect on the past to understand key legal frameworks, how they have developed and evolved, and how they shape our understandings of contemporary issues. What are our collective and individual responsibilities to advocate for the protection of others facing grave human rights violations and atrocities in our interconnected (global) community?
Instructor: Charmaine Perkins, Douglas College
Course: Introduction to Financial Analysis
Description: Understand what stocks and bonds are and how to calculate their value. Why did SVB fail? You will have a clear understanding of this after the course. Do you want to be able to know if an investment is worth the money you are putting at risk? Are you interested in how business make investment decisions?
Instructor: David Birkett, Dubuque University
Course: Spanish Art and Literature Through the Ages
Description: This course will provide students an introduction to Spain’s rich artistic traditions of painting/photography and literature. The course will include site visits throughout Madrid and the region that provide students the opportunity to view and reflect on Spanish art, history, literature, and culture. Our explorations will range from coursework to seeing films based on some of our readings, and taking tours of famous literary haunts in Alcala’ and Madrid. We will watch Flamenco dancers as they tell stories through dance, and we will talk with people who may have different perspectives from our own. This course provides an overview of Spanish art and literature while enhancing our confidence in the ability to write our own stories. Students are encouraged to think critically, develop evaluation skills and use what is learned to become stronger readers and writers.
Instructor: Daniel Gilhooly, University of Central Missouri
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: Sexual Victimization
Description: Over half a century of research has documented the occurrence of sexual violence. More recently, the media’s attention has further increased the focus on this type of problem behavior. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of sexual violence. In doing so, both victimization and offending experiences will be discussed. This course covers sexual victimization definitions and prevalence, consent and college campuses, theory and risk factors, what is sexual offending, prevention and responses, contemporary issues in sexual violence, and transatlantic characteristics of sexual violence. Sexual violence is a pervasive issue and learning about issues surrounding it can increase awareness about this important topic, as well as potentially help prepare students for future criminal justice related careers.
Instructor: Katelyn P. Hancock, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Course: Personal Empowerment
Description: This course develops the core skills necessary to be successful in making sustained and positive change. This course will focus on five components of emotional intelligence (EQ): self-awareness, self-management, empathy, relationship management, and responsible decision-making. The course provides high levels of student engagement and group interaction in a setting which promotes cohort support of change and growth by the individual student. Upon completion of the course, students will improve their awareness and ability to recognize their emotions and other people’s emotions and use this awareness to manage their behavior and relationships.
Instructor: Liza De Stefano Johnson, University of Dubuque
Course: Using Mind-Body Tecniques to Increase Performance and Promote Wellness
Description: This course will cover several aspects surrounding the role of psychology and emotional competencies as they relate to the enhancement of performarce and wellness. The course will explore physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual aspects of ourselves and how we react to stress. Through lectures, experiential exercises, readings, and discussions this class will provide a balanca between practice and theory.
Instructor: Dr. Mark Lepore, Pennsylvania Western University - Clarion Campus
Students who wish to complete a full semester term may register for an additional course in the Study Abroad in Spain program at Instituto Franklin-UAH.
Students must obtain a student visa for this purpose and remain in the program until completion.
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