Universitat Internacional de Catalunya - Barcelona

Studies of Area IV

• code 10101
• course 4
• term Semester 1
• type op
• credits 6

Module: Cultural analysis -identity and innovation-

Matter: Análisis sociopolítico y cultural de áreas

Main language of instruction: Catalan

Other languages of instruction: Spanish

Head instructor

Dra. Casilda GÜELL - cguell@uic.es

• G02 - To lead, cooordinate and form part of interdisciplinary work teams.
• G11 - Ability to work in an international context.
• E02 - Ability to use methods and techniques specific to human sciences.
• E04 - Ability to recognise and interpret cultural manifestations.
• E07 - To acquire knowledge on the different issues and problems of current cultural debate and be aware of their constant change.
• E09 - To understand the limits and forms of intercultural communication.
• E14 - To develop the ability for critical analysis with regard to literary and artistic expression.
• E20 - Ability to reflect on human-environment interaction and the organisation of the resulting territory.
• E22 - To acquire knowledge of and the ability to use data collection instruments (biliographic catalogues, inventory archives, documentary sources, electronic sources, etc).
• E24 - Ability to present the results of research project in accordance with the standards of each subject area.
• E26 - Ability to read and write texts in one's own language and other languages, as well as transcribe, summarise and categorise pertinent information.
• E27 - Ability to work in multicultural contexts.
• E28 - Ability to organise complex cultural information coherently.
• E30 - Ability to define cultural research topics which can contribute to the improvement and innovation of society.
• E37 - To have current knowledge of the areas of study related to international issues, taking into account contributions from relevant resources, such as a critical reflection on the impact of tourism (including cultural tourism) on development.
• G01 - To analyse and interpret social and cultural environments to identify need, opportunities, weaknesses and strenghts..
• G03 - To search for and/or administer economic resources within the framework of an institution or company, or a cultural programmes, project or service.
• G04 - To know how to communicate, encourage and mediate between the various agents involved in a cultural project, programme or service.
• G05 - To act responsibly and produce high-quality, rigorous and efficient work that benefits society.
• G06 - To demonstrate an ability to be open and flexible with regards to cultural and socil diversity.
• G07 - To know how to apply and adapt to new technologies in processes of cultural management, production and dissemination.
• G08 - Ability to carry out research.

-Cooper,A., C.Hughes, and P.D.Lombaerde (Eds) (2008). Regionalisation and global governance. The taming of globalisation. London: Routledge.

-Duina,F. (2006). The Social construction of free trade: The European Union, NAFTA and Mercosur. Princeton (NJ): Princeton University Press.

-Hix, S. (2005) The political system of the European Union. Palgrave (NY): McMillan.

-Telò, M. (Ed.) (2007). European Union and the New Regionalism: Regional actors and Global governance in post-hegemonic era. Aldershot (UK): Ashgate.

E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session:

• E1 15/01/2015 12:00h a505