printer friendly pageOSPMADRD 8A: Cities and Creativity: Cultural and Architectural Interpretations of Madrid
Architecture and the city, with a focus on recent currents in the progress of both, such as sustainability, environmentalism and the relationship with nature. Topics underpinned by discussion of theory, and illustrated by a study of the city of Madrid: an example of a hybrid architectural/planning experiential environment that looks to the future with an ambition for modernization.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-A-II
Instructors:
Campos Calvo-Sotelo, P. (PI)
OSPMADRD 8C: Appreciating Spanish Music
Unique aspects of Spanish art music. Participation in concert outings and field trips for live performances of studied repertoire. No previous knowledge of music required.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Bosco, A. (PI)
OSPMADRD 11: Directed Reading on Spanish Language
Expand knowledge of Spanish language by doing research on a specific linguistic topic from any perspective (e.g. grammar, phonology, history, sociolinguistics, dialectology, etc.). A Directed Reading Proposal must be submitted to the Overseas Studies Office and to the Program Director at least two months prior to the quarter of intended study. A directed reading may be taken only in addition to twelve units of regular coursework offered directly by the Center. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
SPANLANG 102 or equivalent placement. Approval of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-5
Instructors:
Camblor Portilla, M. (PI)
OSPMADRD 12M: Accelerated Second-Year Spanish I
Intensive sequence integrating language, culture, and geo/sociopolitics of Spain. Emphasis is on achieving advanced proficiency in oral and written discourse, including formal and informal situations, presentational language, and appropriate forms in academic and professional contexts. Prerequisite: one year of college Spanish or 11 or 21B more than two quarters (six months) prior to arriving in Madrid, or equivalent placement.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Camblor Portilla, M. (PI)
OSPMADRD 13M: Accelerated Second-Year Spanish II
Intensive sequence integrating language, culture, and geo/sociopolitics of Spain. Emphasis is on achieving advanced proficiency in oral and written discourse, including formal and informal situations, presentational language, and appropriate forms in academic and professional contexts. Prerequisite: 11 or 21B within two quarters (six months) of arriving in Madrid or 12 or 22B, or equivalent placement.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Camblor Portilla, M. (PI)
OSPMADRD 14: Introduction to Spanish Culture
Required for all Madrid students. Lectures and activities covering a wide selection of culturally and academically significant topics to understand Spain, as well as its international context. Requirements include orientation, study trip, and language pledge compliance.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Yebra Prada, I. (PI)
OSPMADRD 15: Flamenco Dance
Practical instruction. The rhythms and styles of flamenco and the expression of feelings proper to this art form which synthesizes song, music, and dance.
Zapateado (footwork),
braceo (arm positions and movement technique), and choreographies, including Rumba flamenca and Sevillanas. Enrollment limited. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| UG Reqs: way_ce
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Murcia Canovas, L. (PI)
OSPMADRD 17: Directed Reading on Catalan, Galizian, or Basque Languages
For students interested in studying one of the languages spoken in Spain other than Spanish. A Directed Reading Proposal must be submitted to the Overseas Studies Office and to the Program Director at least two months prior to the quarter of intended study. This directed reading may be taken only in addition to twelve units of regular coursework offered directly by the Center.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 15 units total)
Instructors:
Perez Leal, P. (PI)
OSPMADRD 34: Sociology of Art
Concepts related to the process of creation, mediation, reception and consumption of art as well as lifestyles, artistic circuits, and the field of art as a whole using a sociological approach in analyzing artistic practice. Sociological methods for the creation and critique of art. Using an external, sociological approach, contemplate art as a social phenomenon, not addressing the aesthetic and psychological aspects of art, but rather its group features and its value as a political and economic act. Offered at Universidad Complutense.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
OSPMADRD 35: Sociology for Design
Communicative approach to the products of design, allowing for understanding of the temporary and social circuits of Design and their creation. Practices of creation and consumption of design, and on the social framework surrounding the production of objects and images in different cultures. Methods of sociological and anthropological analysis applied to Design.,,Three ways of making objects and images or three "logics of creation,"drawing from Cultural Sociology and the Sociology of Art when classifying objects and images from different periods and latitudes as examples of ways of thinking, creating and using artificial elements according to two criteria: 1st, mythical-unwritten compared with the scientific-written; 2nd, Western versus non-Western origin. Offered at Universidad Complutense.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
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