Identity movements around race, LGBTQ+ rights, feminism, and nationalism have swept the globe in recent years and Spain is no exception. Situated in the fascinating culinary settee of Barcelona, this class examines food as part of national heritage, cultural identity, and as a sometimes controversial product for tourist consumption. (3 U.S. It is a matter of national security and is tied to economic growth. Even though we need food to survive and it is present in every society and culture, we cannot take for granted that we eat the same food for the same reasons at the same time or assume that food is available everywhere with the same quality and under the same conditions. Through anthropological and sociological lenses, students will consider the importance and roles of food in our personal and social lives. Understanding food in culture and society is a local and global concern. Examples of entrepreneurs and start-up organizations will be discussed and analyzed in order to draw learning for potential future ventures. (3 U.S. A knowledge of culture and economy and its impact on entrepreneurship will be provided and will explore the personal characteristics of entrepreneurs in balancing the risk and reward of entrepreneurship. The aim of this class is to provide students with an understanding of the scope of entrepreneurship and understanding of potential enablers and barriers to business start-up. semester credit hours)Įntrepreneurship: Creating a Plan of Action
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Through a case study of FC Barcelona, we will analyze various aspects of international soccer industries, as well as how professional soccer informs how Spain is viewed around the world. (3 U.S. This class explores professional soccer through the lens of behavioral economics, a discipline that blends sociological insight with economic theory. FC Barcelona, one of the world’s top soccer brands, was valued at more than $1.5 billion USD in 2020. Professional soccer, or football as it is more commonly known, is both a multicultural obsession and a globalized economic market. Therefore, in this truly interdisciplinary class students will build their "creative confidence," learn design thinking, and apply these skills to a variety of challenges as they actively engage in the creative process individually and in teams. (3 U.S.
At its coure design thinking relies on creativity and unless one has already unleashed their innate creativity, the power of design thinking is constrained.
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In this experiential class, students will learn how to flexibly sort through and solve challenges and pursue opportunities. semester credit hours)ĭesign thinking is a powerful approach to solving a wide variety of problems across many different disciplines. This class will study the responsibility that businesses have at both the local and global level, in addition to key legal and ethical considerations. (3 U.S. By practicing corporate social responsibility, also called corporate citizenship, companies can be conscious of the kind of impact they have on all aspects of society, including economic, social, and environmental. Click on each link below for a detailed course syllabus.Ĭorporate social responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulating business model that helps a company be socially accountable-to itself, its stakeholders, and the public. Not all courses may be offered in a given semester depending on enrollment. Right from the start, you’ll gain essential skills to communicate effectively and navigate in a new culture. By introducing key words and phrases in the classroom-and venturing out into the city to practice them-this class also provides insights into local customs and daily life. semester credit hour course in contemporary Spanish language and culture is taught intensively during the first weeks of the program. In addition to your classes, if you’ve never studied Spanish before, you’ll take Essential Spanish.
semester credits and open to all students without prerequisites. Mix and match four to five IFSA classes for a total of 12-15 U.S. degree requirements and contemporary hot topics, IFSA classes explore relevant topics in the Catalan, Spanish, and European contexts by incorporating a variety of case studies and field visits. IFSA’s Study in Barcelona program provides a compelling curriculum that’s taught in English and focused on business and the social sciences.
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