Universitat Internacional de Catalunya - Barcelona

Studies of Area I

• code 09306
• course 3
• 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. Maria MUT - mariamut@uic.es

• E01 - Ability to provide a humanistic/cultural vision to other sciences or methods.
• E02 - Ability to use methods and techniques specific to human sciences.
• E05 - Ability to evaluate social issues linked to cultural diversity.
• E06 - Awareness of and respect for different points of view resulting from cultural and social diversity.
• E07 - To acquire knowledge on the different issues and problems of current cultural debate and be aware of their constant change.
• E08 - To distinguish and understand the structures of different cultural systems.
• E09 - To understand the limits and forms of intercultural communication.
• E10 - Ability to define research topics which can contribute knowlege and contribute to cultural debate.
• E11 - Ability to interpret data and relate it to appropriate theories.
• E13 - To acquire knowlege of the general diachronic framework of the past.
• E14 - To develop the ability for critical analysis with regard to literary and artistic expression.
• E16 - To acquire knowledge of the different models and policies of other cultures and migrant groups.
• E17 - To acquire knowledge of the situation in Europe from a comparative perspective.
• E18 - To acquire the perception and knowledge of the physical space in which human activity develops.
• 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).
• E23 - Ability to use computer resources and techniques to produce essays on cultural topics.
• E24 - Ability to present the results of research project in accordance with the standards of each subject area.
• E25 - Ability to communicate orally in one's own language and other languages using the terminology and resources accepted in the cultural framework of each language
• 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.
• E31 - To pass on knowledge and good practices to other sectors.
• 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.
• E38 - To be aware of the problem surrounding information sources in international issues.
• E39 - Ability to criticise and self-criticise in an intercultural dialogue and the ability to adapt and converse in a multi- or intercultural setting (versatility, ability to handle unforeseen problems and generate alternative solutions).
• E40 - Ability to cooperate in, motivate and lead multicultural teams (understood as the ability to create and leverage synergies).
• G01 - To analyse and interpret social and cultural environments to identify need, opportunities, weaknesses and strenghts..
• G02 - To lead, cooordinate and form part of interdisciplinary work teams.
• 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.
• G09 - Creativity, inititiative and entrepreneurial spirit.
• G10 - Management of ICT skills, organisation and information management.
• G11 - Ability to work in an international context.
• E12 - To acquire knowledge and understanding of imaginary, iconic and symbolic languages and their representation.

• Lawrence James, "The Rise and Fall of the British Empire", 1997.

• Niall Ferguson, "Empire: The Rise and Demise of the British World Order and the Lessons for Global Power", 2004.

• Ashley Jackson,"The British Empire: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)", 2013.

• Philippa Levine, "The British Empire: Sunrise to Sunset", 2007.

• Nigel Dalziel and  John Mackenzie ,"The Penguin Historical Atlas of the British Empire",2006.

• John Darwin, "Unfinished Empire: The Global Expansion of Britain" 2014.

• Frank Welsh,"The Four Nations: A History of the United Kingdom", 2003.

• Peter Leyland, "The Constitution of the United Kingdom: A Contextual Analysis (Second Edition)", 2012.

• Martin Loughlin,"The British Constitution: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)",  2013.

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

• E1 09/01/2015 10:00h a506