The Spanish and Latin American Economies (In English)

General Description
This course is aimed at students with an intermediate level of proficiency. The foundations of the economic sectors that make up the Spanish economy will be presented.
The economies of Latin American countries with significant economic potential will also be analyzed.

Program Content
Unit 1.
1.1.- Spain in its Economy: Foundations of the Spanish Economy
1.2.- The Press Reports: Influence of Meteorological Phenomena on the Economy
1.3.- This Is How They See Us, This Is How We See Ourselves: Cultural Traits of Businessmen and Women in Argentina
1.4.- Journey to the Economy of Latin America: Foundations of the Argentine Economy
1.5.- Web Area: The Ministry of Economy of the Argentine Republic and the Ministry of Agriculture of Spain
Unit 2.
2.1.- Spain in its Economy: Population Overview. The OECD Immigration. Employment.
2.2.- The press reports: a future of full employment and professional gerontology.
2.3.- This is how they see us, this is how we see ourselves: sociocultural traits in Spain. Communication styles and status.
2.4.- A trip to the Latin American economy: foundations of the Uruguayan economy.
2.5.- Web area: The Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture, and Fisheries of Uruguay and the Ministry of Agriculture of Spain.
Unit 3.-
3.1.- Spain in its economy: the agricultural sector. The CAP.
3.2.- The press reports: wine and oil.
3.3.- This is how they see us, this is how we see ourselves: sociocultural aspects of business in Chile.
3.4.- Trip to the Latin American Economy: Foundations of the Chilean Economy
3.5.- Web Area: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food of Spain and Ministry of Economy of Chile.
Unit 4.-
4.1.- Spain in its Economy: The Fishing Sector
4.2.- The Press Reports: Vigo, European Fishing Capital
4.3.- This Is How They See Us, This Is How We See Ourselves: Organization, Time Management, and Meetings in Spanish Companies
4.4.- Trip to the Latin American Economy: Foundations of the Brazilian Economy
4.5.- Web Area: Fishing in Spain. The Brazilian Ministry of Finance.
Unit 5.-
5.1.- Spain in its Economy: The Industrial Sector
5.2.- The Press Reports: Construction. Lollipops Arrive in America
5.3.- The Press Reports: Construction. Lollipops Arrive in America
5.4.- The Press Reports: Construction. Lollipops Arrive in America
5.5.- The Press Reports: Construction. Lollipops Arrive in America
5.6.- The Press Reports: Construction. Lollipops Arrive in America
5.7.- The Press Reports: Construction. 5.3.- This Is How They See Us, This Is How We See Ourselves: Cultural Traits of the Peruvian Negotiator
5.4.- A Trip to the Latin American Economy: Fundamentals of the Peruvian Economy
5.5.- Web Area: Ministry of Industry and Energy of Spain and Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Integration, and International Negotiations of Peru
Unit 6.-
6.1.- Spain in its Economy: Types of Companies
6.2.- The Press Reports: Corporate Parallels and Contrasts between Argentina and Spain
6.3.- This Is How They See Us, This Is How We See Ourselves: Cultural Traits of the Colombian Negotiator
6.4.- A Trip to the Latin American Economy: Fundamentals of the Economy
6.5.- Web Area: Spain: the Secretariat of State for the Economy, Energy, and SMEs. Colombia: Aspects Related to the Economy and Finance
6.5.- Web Area: Spain: the Secretariat of State for the Economy, Energy, and SMEs. Colombia: Aspects Related to the Economy and Finance
6.6.- A Trip to the Latin American Economy: Fundamentals of the Economy
6.6.- Web Area: Spain: the Secretariat of State for the Economy, Energy, and SMEs. Colombia: Aspects Related to the Economy and Finance
6.7.- A Trip to the Latin American Economy: Fundamentals of the Economy
6.8.- A Trip to the Latin American Economy: Fundamentals of the Economy
6.9.- A Trip to the Latin American Economy: Fundamentals of the Economy
6.10.- A Trip to the Latin American Economy: Fundamentals of the Economy
6.11.- A Trip to the Latin American Economy: Fundamentals of the Economy
6.12.- A Trip to the Latin American Economy: Fundamentals of the Economy
6.13.- A Trip to the Latin American Economy: Fundamentals of the Economy
6.14.- A Trip to the Latin American Economy: Fundamentals of the Economy
6.15.- A Trip to the Latin American Economy: Fundamentals of the Economy
6.16.- A Trip to the Latin Unit 7.
7.1. Spain in its Economy: The Financial System
7.2. The Press Reports: Spanish Credit Institutions
7.3. This Is How They See Us, This Is How We See Ourselves: Cultural Traits of the Venezuelan Negotiator
7.4. A Trip to the Latin American Economy: Foundations of the Venezuelan Economy
7.5. A Web Zone: The Bank of Spain. The Ministry of Finance of Venezuela
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Unit 8.
8.1. Spain in its Economy: The Tourism Sector
8.2. The Press Reports: The Spanish Tourism Sector
8.3. This Is How They See Us, This Is How We See Ourselves: Qualities, Values, and Negotiation Style of Spanish Managers
8.4. A Trip to the Latin American Economy: Overview of Panamanian Economic Sectors
8.5. A Web Zone: The Spanish Secretariat of State for Trade and Tourism The Tourism Sector in Costa Rica
Unit 9.-
9.1.- Spain in its Economy: Transportation and Infrastructure
9.2.- The Press Reports: Iberia and RENFE
9.3.- This Is How They See Us, This Is How We See Ourselves: Cultural Traits of Businessmen and Women in Mexico
9.4.- A Trip to the Economy of Latin America: Foundations of the Mexican Economy
9.5.- Web Area: Spanish Ministry of Development. Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit of Mexico
Unit 10.-
10.1.- Spain in its Economy: Trade and Distribution in Spain, the Foreign Sector, and Investments
10.2.- The Press Reports: Spanish Companies and Their Difficulties in Latin America. Franchising
10.3.- This Is How They See Us, This Is How We See Ourselves: Cultural Portrait of Cubans
10.4.- A Trip to the Economy of Latin America: Foundations of the Cuban Economy
10.5.- Web Zone: Spanish Secretariat of State for Trade and Tourism. Cuba as seen by
the Cuban government

Activities
The activities will be carried out in class and at home, and in both cases will be focused on
consolidating the acquisition of the content analyzed in class.

Evaluation
1.- 80% attendance will be mandatory.
2.- Each student must present in class on the foundations of the economy of a Latin American country from a general perspective.
3.- At least one presentation will be made.