This course is for students with an intermediate level of Spanish. Students will be taught the bases of the economy sectors forming the Spanish economy. Likewise, the economies of Latin American countries with an outstanding economic potential will be analyzed.
Program Content
Unit I
1.1 Spain and its economy-Fundamentals of the Spanish economy.
1.2 The press reports- Meteorological phenomenon influence in the economy.
1.3 How they see us, how we see ourselves- Cultural characteristics of businessmen/women in Argentina.
1.4 Trip to the Latin American economy- Fundamentals of the Argentine economy.
1.5 The Internet- Argentina’s Department of Economy, and Spain’s Department of Agriculture.
Unit 2
2.1. Spain and its economy- Panorama of the population, the OCDE (Organization of Commerce and Business), immigration, and employment.
2.2. The press reports- A future of ample employment and professional gerontology.
2.3. How they see us, how we see ourselves- Socio-cultural characteristics of Spain. Ways of communicating and status.
2.4. Trip to the Latin American economy- Fundamentals of the Uruguayan economy.
2.5. The Internet- Uruguay’s Department of livestock, agriculture, and fish. Spain’s Department of Agriculture.
Unit 3
3.1. Spain and its economy- The farming sector. The “PAC”.
3.2. The press reports- Wine and olive oil.
3.3. How they see us, how we see ourselves- Socio-cultural aspects related to business in Chile.
3.4. Trip to the Latin American economy- Fundamentals of the Chilean economy.
3.5. The Internet- Department of agriculture, fish, and feeding in Spain. Chile’s Department of Economy.
Unit 4
4.1. Spain and its economy- The fishing sector.
4.2. The press reports- Vigo, Spain: the European capital of fishing.
4.3. How they see us, how we see ourselves- Organization, time management, and meetings in Spanish companies/businesses.
4.4. Trip to the Latin American economy- Fundamentals of the Brazilian economy.
4.5. The Internet- The fishing industry in Spain. The Treasury Department of Brazil.
Unit 5
5.1. Spain and its economy- The industrial sector.
5.2. The press reports- The construction industry. “Chupa-chups” arrive in America.
5.3. How they see us, how we see ourselves- Cultural characteristics of the Peruvian negotiator.
5.4. Trip to the Latin American economy- Fundamentals of the Peruvian economy.
5.5. The Internet- The Department of Industry and Energy in Spain. Peru’s Department of Industry, Tourism, and Integration. International Relations of Peru.
Unit 6
6.1. Spain and its economy- Types of societies.
6.2. The press reports- Similarities and differences between the Argentine and Spanish societies.
6.3. How they see us, how we see ourselves- Cultural characteristics of the Colombian negotiator.
6.4. Trip to the Latin American economy- Fundamentals of the Colombian economy.
6.5. The Internet- Spain’s Secretary of Economy, Energy, and “pyme” (a syndicate of small businesses). Aspects related to the economy and finances of Colombia.
Unit 7
7.1. Spain and its economy- The financial system.
7.2. The press reports- The Spanish credit institutions.
7.3. How they see us, how we see ourselves- The cultural characteristics of the Venezuelan negotiator.
7.4. Trip to the Latin American economy- Fundamentals of the Venezuelan economy.
7.5. The Internet- The Bank of Spain. Venezuela’s Department of Finances.
Unit 8
8.1. Spain and its economy- The tourism sector.
8.2. The press reports- The Spanish tourism sector.
8.3. How they see us, how we see ourselves- Qualities, values, and style of negotiation in Spanish management.
8.4. Trip to the Latin American economy- Panorama of the economic sectors.
8.5. The Internet- Spain’s Secretary of Commerce and Tourism. Costa Rica’s tourism sector.
Unit 9
9.1. Spain and its economy- The transportation infrastructure in Spain.
9.2. The press reports- Iberia and RENFE.
9.3. How they see us, how we see ourselves- Cultural characteristics of businessmen/women in Mexico.
9.4. Trip to the Latin American economy- Fundamentals of the Mexican economy.
9.5. The Internet- The Spanish Department of Development. Mexico’s Secretary of Treasury and Mexican public credit.
Unit 10
10.1. Spain and its economy- Commerce and its distribution in Spain. Investments.
10.2. The press reports- Spanish companies and their problems in Latin America. Franchises.
10.3. How they see us, how we see ourselves- Cultural portrait of Cubans.
10.4. Trip to the Latin American economy- Fundamentals of the Cuban economy.
10.5. The Internet- Spain’s Secretary of Commerce and Tourism. Cuba, as seen through the Cuban government.
Activities
Activities will be done in class and at home, and both cases will be focused on the content taught in class.
Evaluation
1. It is mandatory to attend at least 80% of classes.
2. Every student will have to present the basics of a chosen Latin American county’s economy, from a general perspective, in class.
3. There will be at least one exam.
4. The final grade will consist of the following items:
- Exam results: 70%
- Presentation: 30%
Bibliography
- Alcántara, M. (1999). Sistemas políticos en América Latina. Tecnos. Madrid
- Cuenca, E. (2002). Europa e Iberoamérica. Ed. Síntesis. Madrid
- De Val, Maura. (2001). La privatización en América Latina. Ed. Popular. Madrid
- Felices Lago, A, et al.(2003). Cultura y negocios de España y Latinoamérica. Edinumen. Madrid
- Hartlyn, J. (1986) Latin american political economy. Westview press. Colorado
- Korol, J.C. (1999). Historia económica de América Latina. Fondo de cultura económica. México
- Molina, C. (1996). Integración eurolatinoamericana. Ediciones ciudad Argentina. Buenos Aires
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