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OSPMADRD 62: Spanish California: Historical Issues

Spanish exploration and colonization of California from the 16th century to the end of the Spanish colonial period in 1821. Themes include: geographical explorations in the context of European colonial expansion; demographic evolution of Native American inhabitants and immigrant population; general social and economic development of the colony; controversies surrounding the mission system; role of the Pacific coasts of North America in the Spanish enlightenment and in strategies for imperial defense and development in the revolutionary era of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: WAY-EDP
Instructors: Hilton, S. (PI)

OSPMADRD 71: Sociology of Communication

Understanding the sociocultural diversity of communication in Spain with the help of theoretical and practical tools. How communication happens through language and other means; significance of images in today's world; vision of the world produced by media; problems of social communication from perspective of reception. Offered at the Universidad Complutense with an additional tutorial for Stanford students.
Terms: Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: WAY-SI

OSPMADRD 72: Issues in Bioethics Across Cultures

Ethical dilemmas concerning the autonomy and dignity of human beings and other living creatures; principles of justice that rule different realms of private and public life. Interdisciplinary approach to assessing these challenges, combining scientific facts, health care issues, and moral philosophy. Sources include landmark bioethics papers.
Terms: Win | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: WAY-ER

OSPMADRD 73: The Neuroscience of Language Learning

How the brain implements fundamental functions such as sensory information processing, motor coordination, learning, and memory through the study of language learning. Topics introduced with a brief lecture and discussion of assigned reading followed by work in small teams to identify outstanding questions in the topic area and to design experiments to address those questions.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: Raymond, J. (PI)

OSPMADRD 74: Islam in Spain and Europe: 1300 Years of Contact

Primary problems and conflicts in the contemporary Islamic world and its relations with the West, as well as the relationship between Spain and Islam throughout history. Special attention to the history of al-Andalus, an Islamic state in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages, evaluating the importance of its legacy in Europe and in contemporary Spain. Spain's leading role in relations between Europe and the Mediterranean Islamic states from the Modern Era to the present day.
Terms: Win | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-GlobalCom

OSPMADRD 75: Sefarad: The Jewish Community in Spain

The legacy of Sefarad, the Jewish community in Spain. Historical evolution of the Sephardic community, under both Muslim and Christian rule, including the culmination of Anti-Semitism in 1492 with the expulsion of the Jews. Cultural contribution of the Hebrew communities in their condition as a social minority, both in al-Andalus, the peninsular Islamic State, and in the peninsular Christian kingdoms.
Terms: Aut | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: WAY-EDP

OSPMADRD 76: Independent Study: Gender Disparities in Science and Science Education

Independent study with weekly meetings. May include trips to local schools and research institutes to explore the perspective of Spanish teachers, students and scientists on the underrepresentation of women in science and other gender disparities in science and science education.
Terms: Spr | Units: 2-4
Instructors: Raymond, J. (PI)

OSPMADRD 77: Independent Study Topics in Systems Neuroscience

Independent study with weekly meetings. Potential topics include: neural coding of information, the neural mechanisms of learning and memory, the neural control of movement, and neural mechanisms of timing.
Terms: Spr | Units: 2-4
Instructors: Raymond, J. (PI)

OSPMADRD 78: Topics in Spanish Literature and History

Independent study offered on topics in Spanish literature or modern history. Students propose a topic to the instructor who will help craft a reading list and appropriate on-site field trips or archives. Student and instructor will meet weekly; outside work will be tailored to student interest.
Terms: Aut | Units: 1-3
Instructors: Surwillo, L. (PI)

OSPMADRD 79: Earth and Water Resources' Sustainability in Spain

Interdisciplinary focus on the relationship between earth systems and human activities. Nature and distribution of natural resources, their uses and exploitation, environmental impacts associated with exploitation, and sustainable development initiatives, including the restoration and rehabilitation of the land affected by extraction activities. Water management: understanding of the resource and its location; the development of efficient tools; an associated regulatory apparatus; and economics.
Terms: Aut | Units: 4
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