Summer School “Spanish Law, Politics and Economy” 15-26 June, 2015 Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Summer School “Spanish Law, Politics and Economy” (15-26 June, 2015) Presentation The Summer School "Spanish Law, Politics and Economy" is organized by the Faculty of Law at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Its aim is to provide students with an introductory knowledge of some aspects of the Spanish legal, political and economic reality. The lectures will be complemented by daily visits to institutions or other activities such as the discussion of practical cases or films related to the different topics comprising the course. The lectures will be taught in English. Destinataries The Summer School is addressed especially to foreign students from any field of study or profession who wish to become acquainted with basic current aspects of the Spanish legal, political and economic reality, and acquire first-hand knowledge of some of the basic political institutions in Spain. Spanish students interested in the course are also welcome to apply. It is necessary to have a good knowledge of the English language (level B2 is advisable). ECTS credits Students can achieve 3 ECTS upon attending the sessions, participating in the scheduled activities and passing the evaluation tests. Venue Faculty of Law at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Cantoblanco). In the mornings, the lectures will take place at different places in Madrid. The University is 15 Kms. far from the center of Madrid and is very well communicated by bus and train. As an example, from the center of Madrid (Puerta del Sol) it takes 20 minutes by train to get to the campus. 2 Summer School “Spanish Law, Politics and Economy” (15-26 June, 2015) Calendar 15-26 June, 2015. Schedule 9:00-13:00 h. Lecture and cultural activities at emblematic places in Madrid. 13:00-15:00 h. Free time (a summer pass to the UAM swimming pool is included in the fees). 15:00-17:00 h. Lecture at Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM). Number of students Maximum of 40 students. The Summer School requires a minimum of 10 students enrolled in order to be celebrated. Applications and important dates 10 April Deadline for applications (see application form below) 13-24 April Enrolment period (information on the procedure will be sent to applicants) 28 April Confirmation and start of travel arrangements Fees The fee for the two weeks is 525 euros. 10 % of the students enrolled will receive a scholarship covering the fees. Only those already enrolled can apply for a scholarship. 3 Housing Those interested can stay at Colegio Mayor Juan Luis Vives. This residence is located in downtown Madrid (near Plaza de Castilla). It is a 5-10 minute walk to the stations where buses and trains depart for the University campus. It takes about 20-30 minutes to get to the University from the residence. The prices per person, staying in a double room with shared bathroom are 346 € (from 14 June to 28 June, breakfast and dinner included), or 30 €/day (breakfast and dinner included). These prices are not included in the fees. Summer School “Spanish Law, Politics and Economy” (15-26 June, 2015) Contents June 15 Welcome. Visit to the Faculty of Law (UAM). Breakfast. Current trends in Spanish criminal justice policy. Gonzalo J. Basso (Lecturer in Criminal Law, UAM) and Manuel Cancio Meliá (Senior Lecturer in Criminal Law, UAM). Spanish economy: unemployment and cohesion policies. José María Mella-Márquez (Senior Lecturer in Economics, UAM) and José Guimón (Senior Lecturer in Economics, UAM). June 16 “Citizens” preferences for the territorial organization of the State: the case of Spain. Santiago Pérez-Nievas (Senior Lecturer in Political Science, UAM) and Fabiola Mota (Senior Lecturer in Political Science, UAM). The trafficking of human organs: crime or opportunity? Pablo de Lora (Senior Lecturer in Philosophy of Law, UAM). June 17 Young people and politics in Spain. Visit to the Spanish Parliament and to one of the new public spaces that have been taken by young people to participate in politics. Gemma García-Albacete (Researcher in Political Science, UAM) and Irene Martín Cortés (Senior Lecturer in Political Science, UAM). Economic instruments for environmental policy in Spain. Miguel Buñuel (Senior Lecturer of Economics, UAM). June 18 An introduction to Spanish Private Law. Visit to the Royal Academy of Jurisprudence and Legislation. Nieves Moralejo Imbernón (Senior Lecturer in Civil Law, UAM); Sebastián López Maza (Lecturer in Civil Law, UAM) and Carmen Jerez Delgado (Senior Lecturer in Civil Law, UAM). The Spanish labour market: a model of “flexinsecurity”? Javier Ramos and Borja Suárez Corujo (Senior Lecturer in Employment Law, UAM). June 19 Gender and rights in Spain. Elena Beltrán (Senior Lecturer in Philosophy of Law, UAM); Silvina Álvarez (Senior Lecturer in Philosophy of Law, UAM) and Cristina Sánchez (Senior Lecturer in Philosophy of Law, UAM). Free time. June 22 The protection of human rights in Spain and Europe. Alfonso Iglesias Velasco (Senior Lecturer in International Public Law, UAM); Roberto García Galonce (Doctoral Researcher in International Public Law, UAM). Spanish and international databases. María Gil Izquierdo (Senior Lecturer of Applied Economics, UAM). June 23 The Monarchy in Spain. Visit to the Royal Palace. Ana de Marcos Fernández (Senior Lecturer in Administrative Law, UAM) and Ángel Menéndez Rexach (Senior Lecturer in Administrative Law, UAM). Free time June 24 Where law and politics meet. Administrative justice and the control of public power in Spain. Visit to the Supreme Court. Silvia Díez Sastre (Senior Lecturer in Administrative Law) and Fernando Pastor Merchante (Lecturer in Administrative Law). Intellectual property and internal market. Copyright Law from a comparative perspective. Gemma Minero Alejandre (Lecturer in Civil Law, UAM). June 25 Latin America and Spain: ¿quo vadis? Visit to AECID. Susanne Gratius (Senior Lecturer in Political Science, UAM); Sergio Caballero (Researcher in Political Science, UAM) and María Salvadora Ortíz (Director of International Relationships, SEGIB). Lunch: Paella (UAM). Free time. June 26 Legal and moral foundations of Spanish taxation. Borja Barragué Calvo (Lecturer in Philosophy of Law, UAM) and César Martínez Sánchez (Lecturer on Tax Law, UAM). Free time. Summer School “Spanish Law, Politics and Economiy” (15-26 June, 2015) Application form Please, send this information scanned by 10 April to [email protected] Name: Lastname: Passport number: Birth date: Nationality: University degree: Profession: Institution: Address: Telephone number (with country code): Email: Why are you interested in the course? Would you be interested in staying at the Colegio Mayor Juan Luis Vives? Please, be aware that scholarships are only offered to those who enroll in the course and pay the fees in advance. If you are only interested in the course in case you get a scholarship, please take this into account and tell us from the beginning. □I am only interested in the course if I can get a scholarship □I am interested in a scholarship but I will enroll in the course in any case □I do not need a scholarship; I will enroll in the course for sure Signature: Summer School “Spanish Law, Politics and Economy” (15-26 June, 2015) Directors Gonzalo J. Basso (Lecturer in Criminal Law, UAM). Carmen Jerez (Senior Lecturer in Private Law, UAM). Gemma Minero Alejandre (Lecturer in Private Law, UAM). Email: [email protected] Web: www.uam.es/derecho www.uam.es/lawandpoliticsinspain
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