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Grau en Estudis Globals/Bachelor’s degree in Global Studies

Understanding the current world36 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Economia GlobalEconomía GlobalGlobal Economy  (3108G04001)

The current economy is a complex, globally interconnected system based on interdependent financial systems, commercial networks and market dynamics that together shape the economic situation at any given time. We will explore the interaction between countries, companies and individuals in the formation of economic systems, from macroeconomic indicators such as GDP and inflation to analyses of international trade policy. Students will gain an understanding of the nature and complexity of the global economy. They will also be introduced to the relationship between technological progress and geopolitical tensions in global markets in order to gain a critical perspective on what the future may bring.

 Bbasic 6.00 EA 1first semester

Passat i present al món contemporaniPasado y presente en el mundo contemporáneoPast and Present in the Contemporary World  (3108G04002)

Study of the political, economic and sociocultural processes of the contemporary world from a historical and global perspective. We will study the phenomena that frame our present. With the goal of fostering a critical and transformative vision, the links between the most recent past and our present will be analysed, from the Cold War to the current multipolar world. These connections will be addressed both from the perspective of international states and organisations and through the analysis of the evolution of the most relevant social groups. The course will offer a decentralised vision of the world, emphasising the relations between regions and continents and the potential comparisons between cultural, economic and politically diverse scenarios.

 Bbasic 6.00 EA 1first semester

Política i poder avuiPolítica y poder hoyPolitics and Power Today  (3108G04003)

Politics is omnipresent in society. Power manifests itself in many different ways in the context of the modern nation-state and its subsequent transformations. In this course, we will analyse the nature of this power, its mechanisms and how it is distributed, based on concepts such as sovereignty and legitimacy. This political power, especially in the hands of the state, is not without its challenges and is undergoing a continuous process of transformation, through the impact and influence of phenomena such as globalisation, the emergence of new actors and new forms of political participation.

 Bbasic 6.00 EA 1first semester

Relacions InternacionalsRelaciones InternacionalesInternational Relations  (3108G04004)

This course offers an analysis of contemporary international relations as a way to understand the global order and current international political processes. Students will gain a detailed and critical understanding of the main theories of international relations in order to interpret phenomena such as co-operation, conflict between states and scenarios involving other international actors, including non-formal ones. They will also explore the functioning and evolution of international society in the face of contemporary challenges.

 Bbasic 6.00 EA 1first semester

Formes de la terraFormas de la tierraShapes of the Earth  (3108G04005)

Shapes of the Earth is designed as a journey. A journey around the world to identify the shapes of the land and seas and to marvel at their natural cycles, landscapes and wildlife. We will discover how these natural resources have shaped human societies, contributing to multifaceted maps of cultures, languages and beliefs. We will look at the ways rural and urban societies inhabit the planet, both in the global South and North. The journey will not shy away from reflection, criticism and self-criticism. We will see the consequences of the current economic model, geared towards infinite growth, for a finite planet and its most vulnerable inhabitants. We will visit environments exposed to natural and man-made risks and learn about why they are driving a growing number of people to migrate. Throughout the journey we will familiarise ourselves with how humanity is facing challenges and dilemmas such as those posed by the loss of biodiversity, the sustainability of cities and food security.

 Bbasic 6.00 EA Aannual

Comunicació i mitjansComunicación y mediosCommunication and Media  (3108G04006)

This course analyses the characteristics of national and international media systems, including those in the Global South, and their influence on the formation of public opinion. Based on real cases, we will study the main public and private media corporations. The goal is to understand their business, political and economic connections to see how the media can influence a given area both politically and socially. We will also look at how agenda-setting, along with other theories of communication that impact how we understand and articulate the world we receive through the media, manifest and are perpetuated in today’s world.

 Bbasic 6.00 EA 2second semester

Analysing the global world6 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Món digital i tecnologies transformadoresMundo digital y tecnologías transformadorasThe Digital World and Transformative Technologies  (3108G04007)

This course analyses the evolution of the digital world and new technologies in the context of the fourth industrial revolution. We will discuss the role of this evolution in globalisation processes, and how globalisation, in turn, also conditions evolutionary processes. Specifically, we’ll examine the transformation of the digital environment, physical environment; and hybrid environments; the transformation of human capacities; and the integration of the natural world. We will discuss humans’ absorption capacity in relation to technology, and the dichotomy of exponential growth vs linear growth in a global environment.

 Bbasic 6.00 EA 2second semester

Languages M0056 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Francès A1Francés A1French A1  (3108G04029)

French for Global Studies, A1 level. Course on general topics, adapted to Global Studies, through task-based learning. Specific language and communication skills.The level of exit of the subject is the A1 according to the European Frame of Languages.

 OPoptional 6.00 2A Aannual

Francès A2 Francés A2 French A2  (3108G04030)

French for Global Studies, A2 level. Course on general topics, adapted to Global Studies, through task-based learning. Specific language and communication skills.The level of exit of the subject is the A2 according to the European Frame of Languages.It is recommended to have the level A1 to do this subject.

 OPoptional 6.00 1B 1first semester

Alemany A1Alemán A1German A1  (3108G04032)

German for Global Studies, A1 level. Course on general topics, adapted to Global Studies, through task-based learning. Specific language and communication skills.The level of exit of the subject is the A1 according to the European Frame of Languages.

 OPoptional 6.00 2A 2second semester

Alemany A2Alemán A2German A2  (3108G04033)

German for Global Studies, A2 level. Course on general topics, adapted to Global Studies, through task-based learning. Specific language and communication skills.The level of exit of the subject is the A2 according to the European Frame of Languages.It is recommended to have the level A1 to do this subject.

 OPoptional 6.00 1B 1first semester

Basic and compulsory subjects Module 56 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Eines de gestió de la InformacióHerramientas de gestión de la InformaciónInformation Management Tools  (3108G04024)

Students will receive a complete introduction to information management tools, focusing on searching, extracting, analysing and evaluating regional and international databases. The course will cover ethics in relation to data management, as well as the use of open data, providing insight into the present and future of information processing. Special emphasis will be placed on selecting relevant sources of information, critically evaluating data and applying these skills to the context of strategic decision-making.

 Bbasic 6.00 EA 1first semester

Learning-service6 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Projecte FonamentsProyecto FundamentosFundamentals Project  (3108G04037)

The Foundations Project is a service-learning opportunity that seeks to apply the curriculum content of Module 1, Understanding Today’s World, through projects designed to address real-world needs and problems.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 EA 2second semester

Analysing the global world24 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Geopolítica i seguretat globalGeopolítica y seguridad globalGeopolitics and Global Security  (3108G04008)

As a starting point will be the foundations and evolution of geopolitical theory and practise over more than a century of existence will be outlined, and along with this, we will be looking at how the concept of security and the ways it is developed in international relations, institutions and in specific conflicts has been constructed and modified. We will then move on to the core content of the course: starting, for example, with the World Economic Forum's proposal regarding what are considered to be ‘global risks’: environmental change, access to food and water, raw materials, pandemics, cyber security, state failure, population displacement, etc. As these risks question security, they will be discussed from a critical perspective, looking at who puts them forward and who they threaten. Through the analysis of specific cases, we will see how these manifest themselves geopolitically.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 EA 1first semester

Societats i paisatges culturalsSociedades y paisajes culturalesPeople and Cultural Landscapes  (3108G04009)

The landscape is the cultural expression of a society on a particular part of the earth's surface. In this sense, the landscape reflects numerous tensions in the ever complex relations between society and environment: between the identity values that the landscape holds and the homogenising tendencies of contemporaneity; between natural and cultural values and their commodification; between the risks of museumising and theatricalising certain landscapes, and the essential logic of adapting to social change; between the preservation of ecosystem services and global environmental change. The subject will provide the necessary tools to enable students to grasp and interpret these tensions through a proper reading of the landscapes that reflect them, and will provide the tools available for proper planning and the management of those landscapes.

 Bbasic 6.00 EA 1first semester

Imperialisme global, antiglobalització i alter-globalitzacionsImperialismo global, antiglobalización y alter-globalizacionesGlobal Imperialism, Anti-Globalization and Alter-Globalizations  (3108G04010)

We will explore the transformation of imperialism from its origins to its role in today's world, analysing how practices such as extractivism and financial capitalism shape our era. We will study responses to globalisation, including global justice movements and alter-globalisation efforts, seeking to understand and counter the effects of imperialism and neoliberal globalisation. We will reflect on how imperialism has shaped global structures and how those legacies continue to evolve in the 21st century. We will address decolonial and post-colonial perspectives, as well as emerging visions of the global south, with a focus on building responses to globalisation based on social justice.

 Bbasic 6.00 EA 1first semester

Identitat global, mobilitats i culturaIdentidad global, movilidades y culturaGlobal Identity, Mobilities and Culture  (3108G04011)

Study of the interconnection between cultural diversity and the phenomenon of human mobility at a global level; analysing the dynamics of migration and cultural exchange, and their impact on the construction of identities. Concepts such as cosmopolitanism will be addressed, exploring the idea of global citizenship. We will analyse how globalisation, multiculturalism and technologies affect cultural practices, promoting a critical understanding of the complexities inherent in global diversity. Socio-cultural transformations, which include decolonisation, will also be addressed from different perspectives in order to develop a more inclusive and equitable understanding of cultural diversity.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 EA 1first semester

Constructing fair worlds18 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Mitjans de comunicació i globalització culturalMedios de comunicación y globalización culturalMedia and Cultural Globalization  (3108G04012)

A subject that involves reflection based on the analysis of real cases and that will focus on the evolution of the parameters of the communication paradigm. The media industry is perfectly suited to contributing to cultural globalisation. The fact that technology has become relatively inexpensive makes it easy to create content and ensure that it goes viral. Both specialists and people with no training in the field can become prosumers, creating content for an increasingly segmented audience using both traditional and new channels. Thus, we will study the elements that determine the creation of new content through the use of new technologies, and also analyse the creation and spread of fake news or propaganda through the media. We will reflect on how AI is shaping media messages, intellectual property and co-creation, and plagiarism.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 EA 2second semester

Models de negoci sostenible en un context globalModelos de negocio sostenible en un contexto globalSustainable Business Models in a Global Context  (3108G04013)

The course focuses on the types of transformations necessary for global business to move away from extractive business models focused on customer value in the sole pursuit of competitiveness and economic growth. The adoption of sustainable and circular business models was a first step in this direction, but proved insufficient to reduce inequality and environmental degradation. To this end, regenerative business models such as the doughnut economy and post-growth economic transformations are proposed as the most promising ways for global businesses to respect planetary boundaries while ensuring minimum social standards.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 EA 2second semester

Acció de política públicaAcción de política públicaPublic Policy in Action  (3108G04014)

Public policy is everything that is decided or not decided, usually by governments (but not exclusively) in response to public problems. Therefore, understanding and analysing public policy not only allows us to understand the most socially relevant values, but also how they conflict with each other. In this course, you will explore the theoretical foundations that determine how policies are formulated, including identifying and constructing problems, agenda setting and decision-making. You will learn to classify different types of policies and understand the key role of both state and non-state actors in their development. The course also invites you to analyse real-life cases, offering a critical understanding of contemporary challenges in global public policy and the importance of coordinating resources and networks for effective action.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 EA 2second semester

Optional subjects M0056 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Francès A1Francés A1French A1  (3108G04029)

French for Global Studies, A1 level. Course on general topics, adapted to Global Studies, through task-based learning. Specific language and communication skills.The level of exit of the subject is the A1 according to the European Frame of Languages.

 OPoptional 6.00 2A Aannual

Francès A2 Francés A2 French A2  (3108G04030)

French for Global Studies, A2 level. Course on general topics, adapted to Global Studies, through task-based learning. Specific language and communication skills.The level of exit of the subject is the A2 according to the European Frame of Languages.It is recommended to have the level A1 to do this subject.

 OPoptional 6.00 1B 1first semester

Alemany A1Alemán A1German A1  (3108G04032)

German for Global Studies, A1 level. Course on general topics, adapted to Global Studies, through task-based learning. Specific language and communication skills.The level of exit of the subject is the A1 according to the European Frame of Languages.

 OPoptional 6.00 2A 2second semester

Alemany A2Alemán A2German A2  (3108G04033)

German for Global Studies, A2 level. Course on general topics, adapted to Global Studies, through task-based learning. Specific language and communication skills.The level of exit of the subject is the A2 according to the European Frame of Languages.It is recommended to have the level A1 to do this subject.

 OPoptional 6.00 1B 1first semester

Basic and compulsory subjects Module 56 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Anàlisi de dadesAnálisis de datosData Analysis  (3108G04025)

In a world of data, critical knowledge of the processing, analysis and interpretation of results is essential. To this end, the global environment for obtaining and analysing primary data will be explored. Descriptive statistics will be covered, including classification of variables and exploration of database structures, followed by univariate and bivariate statistical inference. Other methods will be introduced, such as the quantitative analysis of texts, analysis of social media, etc., discovering new perspectives in data analysis. Using different analytical methodologies, structured information is obtained to make informed decisions.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 EA 2second semester

Learning-service6 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Projecte ActuaProyecto ActúaTake Action Project  (3108G04038)

The Actua Project is a service-learning opportunity that seeks to apply the curriculum content of Module 2, ‘Analysing the Global World’, through projects designed to address real life needs and problems.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 EA 2second semester

Optional subjects M00512 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Francès A1Francés A1French A1  (3108G04029)

French for Global Studies, A1 level. Course on general topics, adapted to Global Studies, through task-based learning. Specific language and communication skills.The level of exit of the subject is the A1 according to the European Frame of Languages.

 OPoptional 6.00 2A Aannual

Francès A2 Francés A2 French A2  (3108G04030)

French for Global Studies, A2 level. Course on general topics, adapted to Global Studies, through task-based learning. Specific language and communication skills.The level of exit of the subject is the A2 according to the European Frame of Languages.It is recommended to have the level A1 to do this subject.

 OPoptional 6.00 1B 1first semester

Alemany A1Alemán A1German A1  (3108G04032)

German for Global Studies, A1 level. Course on general topics, adapted to Global Studies, through task-based learning. Specific language and communication skills.The level of exit of the subject is the A1 according to the European Frame of Languages.

 OPoptional 6.00 2A 2second semester

Alemany A2Alemán A2German A2  (3108G04033)

German for Global Studies, A2 level. Course on general topics, adapted to Global Studies, through task-based learning. Specific language and communication skills.The level of exit of the subject is the A2 according to the European Frame of Languages.It is recommended to have the level A1 to do this subject.

 OPoptional 6.00 1B 1first semester

Optional modules + academic recognition90 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Francès A1Francés A1French A1  (3108G04029)

French for Global Studies, A1 level. Course on general topics, adapted to Global Studies, through task-based learning. Specific language and communication skills.The level of exit of the subject is the A1 according to the European Frame of Languages.

 OPoptional 6.00 2A Aannual

Francès A2 Francés A2 French A2  (3108G04030)

French for Global Studies, A2 level. Course on general topics, adapted to Global Studies, through task-based learning. Specific language and communication skills.The level of exit of the subject is the A2 according to the European Frame of Languages.It is recommended to have the level A1 to do this subject.

 OPoptional 6.00 1B 1first semester

Alemany A1Alemán A1German A1  (3108G04032)

German for Global Studies, A1 level. Course on general topics, adapted to Global Studies, through task-based learning. Specific language and communication skills.The level of exit of the subject is the A1 according to the European Frame of Languages.

 OPoptional 6.00 2A 2second semester

Alemany A2Alemán A2German A2  (3108G04033)

German for Global Studies, A2 level. Course on general topics, adapted to Global Studies, through task-based learning. Specific language and communication skills.The level of exit of the subject is the A2 according to the European Frame of Languages.It is recommended to have the level A1 to do this subject.

 OPoptional 6.00 1B 1first semester

Requirement 3rd language

* Level B2 - German
* Level B2 - French
* Level B2 - English
* Level B2 - Italian
* Level C1 - German
* Level C1 - English
* Level C1 - French
* Level C1 - Italian
* Level C2 - German
* Level C2 - English
* Level C2 - French
* Level C2 - Italian
* Level C1.1 - English
* Level C1.1 - French
* Level C1.1 - German
* English third-language requirement
* French third-language requirement
* Italian third-language requirement
* German third-language requirement

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