Summer School

“Spanish Law, Politics and Economy”

15-26 June, 2015

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

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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.

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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.

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 lawandpolitics.spain@uam.es

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: lawandpolitics.spain@uam.es

Web:

www.uam.es/derecho

www.uam.es/lawandpoliticsinspain