This subject deals with the history of jazz in its various facets, studying its origins, and explores, with texts and photographs, the intrahistory of some of the great twentieth-century composers.

The urban phenomenon is one of the most important artifices of Humankind. Its form is the best witness of its history. Through a graphic and visual journey, we highlight the genesis, development, evolution and transformation of the most important cities in the western culture.

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Bourgeois Revolution in Spain: political, legislative, social, economic and cultural transformations; new social syntax; fossilization of the regime; workers' movement and its reflection in Alicante. The Bourbons.

Workshop focused on abstract interpretative painting from colour inspired in the twentieth-century avant-gardes as a referent, proposing exercises which address these contents critically

Workshop focused on abstract interpretative painting from shape inspired in the twentieth-century avant-gardes as a referent, proposing exercises which address these contents critically

Study and interpretation of the cultural and urban heritage of the city of Alicante through various tours of its main historical and artistic landmarks.

Practical course: reconstruction of historical networks (person-person and person-institution) to interpret sociability, local power and the life path of characters in Alicante (19th century to mid-20th century)

We will visit another three of the nine natural parks in Alicante, as the second part of a program that will include all of them. In this case we will study: Parc Natural de les Salines de Santa Pola, Parc Natural del Fondo and Parc Natural de La Mata-Torrevieja.

Antiquity as a resource for constructing the essence of modern and contemporary states: art, culture and socio-economic history through images and material culture

The subject organically studies pictography and writing, as well as the main movements and artistic interrelationships of a humanistic nature, as well as regarding art and literature

A trip through the main historical cities of Italy to know the most emblematic works of art of the Italian Renaissance (painting, sculpture, architecture), the shots of the culture humanist and his inheritance in the current society.

Under the premise that we are all creative beings, this course-workshop aims to provide the necessary tools to awaken the creative being within us and to be able to manifest it in every walk of life.

The subject broadens the knowledge acquired in Awaken your creativity!, deepening into the development, practice and integration of creativity in various spheres of life

This is a course specially designed for those students who -not having any previous knowledge of French- wish to initiate themselves in the knowledge of this language (there are no previous requirements to do it)

With this subject (continuation of Brief History of Jazz) we will delve deeper into the modernity of the jazz language, analysing its most important musical creations and its influence at present

Practical course to look after someone from the beginning of their status as a dependent person: routines, safe mobility, symptoms, communication, self-care, end of life, palliative sedation and mourning

Approach to the knowledge of Spanish and universal literary Romanticism through the scenography of terror and mystery. Currents, authors and works, and their relationship with other artistic manifestations.

Study of the different legal instruments that civil law provides for the protection of seniors.

The subject develops the historical context of cold postwar from the collapse of the Soviet Union to the present-day world

The subject deals with the historical context of the Cold War, from the inter-ally conferences of 1945 to the present-day crisis derived from the Ukraine war. From a chronological perspective, we will address the big international conflicts, as well as the building of peace. It explains how the bloc dynamics was shaped, and emphasis will be laid on the most important moments of international relations: the Korean war, Vietnam, the missile crisis in Cuba, Afghanistan, the disintegration of the USSR, the revolutions of Colours and the entry of China into the configuration of a New World Order. It deepens into the role played by Europe in the bipolar order emanated from World War II and in the new world order resulting from the collapse of the Soviet Union: the wars of the former Yugoslavia, the secessionist wars in the Caucasus, as well as the new transition to a new international order.

A journey through the life and work of Eduardo Chillida, as well as through the Chillida Leku space in San Sebastian. Visit the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, not only analysing its architecture but also its permanent collection and temporary exhibition. Itinerary through the Oma Forest in Urdabai, by Agustín Ibarrola.

This course aims to provide an introduction to the cinema, arts and literature of contemporary Japan, understood as that which began with the Meiji Era in 1868 and continues up to the present day.

This workshop proposal is meant to favour the human being's inner connection with music, so that the attendees can make music, sing and dance, even if they have no previous musical training. The activity will include hours of vocal techniques, body expression, stage movement, music theory, musical language, active listening, improvisation and band formation, it all oriented to developing music skills through the enjoyment of a creative, enriching experience.

A subject about techniques for writing stories on any topic where no previous knowledge in this field is required. We will work on the main referents of contemporary creation to improve the writing skills and complete reading and writing habits.

Analysing the current legacy of the culinary and gastronomic traditions of Alicante's comarcas[small administrative divisions] and their interest to ensure a tasty, healthy and sustainable diet.

The aim is to develop skills and abilities that allow students to acquire basic training in the production of multiple images using the graphic procedures of engraving and silk-screen printing.

Broaden the knowledge from the initial level through the introduction of new engraving and screen-printing techniques. We will work on more complex methods that can be adapted to household contexts and oriented towards creative development

The course offers students a summary of the cultural, intellectual and artistic flowering that took place in Spain during the first third of the 20th century. This period has acquired over time the name of "Silver Age," which underlines the relevance of literary and artistic creation during those years at a short distance from the so-called Spanish "Golden Age".

Depopulation and the "Emptied Spain" phenomenon should not only be addressed as a demographic or statistical problem but also as a socio-cultural and human challenge which affects the identity of our territory

Program for making presentations, posters, covers for social networks, photo collages, profile pictures, albums, and introduction for videos. Intuitive design without the need for experience or skills related to it.

This subject analyses eighteenth-century Europe, paying attention both to the political context of the time and to the economic, social and cultural reality

Iniitiation into A2 level (CERF) communicative English that will be reached at the end of the Elementary III course, students will be able to understand and express themselves in themes of personal interest.

Intensification and practice of Level A2 (CERF) communicative English. At the end of the Elementary cycle, students will be able to understand and express themselves in themes of personal interest.

Practical subject meant to develop speaking, writing, listening and reading in English by means of Artificial Intelligence tools

Subject focused on conversation and oral comprehension in English via interactive simulations with AI. We will work on improving fluency, pronunciation and listening in real situations

The subject focuses on oral comprehension and expression activities based on viewing films, TV series and documentaries in English

Written text in novels, short stories, poems and in the press serves as a pretext for the practical use of the English language

We invite our students to embark upon the most fascinating voyage ever made: the exploration of Cosmos. We will start from the area around our home, in the Solar System, to reach the ends of the observable Universe.

From more or less known sequences of films, the course develops the image offered by some of the most important cities in the world and a variety of them in our country. Based on that, it will be shown that a number of places and characteristics are repeated.

Introduction to the principles of aircraft, helicopter and spacecraft flight. Aeronautical missions and environments. Organisations involved in this sector's traffic, safety and control.

The smartphone is much more than a telephone. We can record and edit videos for personal projects. Making all those stories that we want to tell with images

The subject provides a chronological tour through 70 years of Spanish television: from TVE to streaming. We will analyse periods, formats (news, fiction, contests, reality TV, sport, advertising) and its role in collective memory

This subject has as its aim to provide a reflection on the geographical diversity of the Mediterranean coastline, especially analysing the outstanding landscapes, natural spots, hardly degraded ecosystems and geological formations of interest which jointly shape the rich coastal heritage of the Mediterranean.

When we observe nature, we look at the vegetation, the animals, the humans and our activities, forgetting that there is a stage in which the drama of life unfolds: Geology. Our goal consists in highlighting the connections between the stage and the players, the living beings, paying special attention to the relationships between geology and human activities.

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Approach to universal literature, from Antiquity to the 17th century, through the study of periods and literary movements (general traits, great works and authors) and their impact on literature and art

Following the maxim “healthy mind and healthy body”, this course aims to stimulate various mental functions such as attention, perception or all types of reasoning, and devotes special attention to memory, one of the most important and necessary functions in our daily lives.

We highlight how important lighthouses have been for navigation, since the implementation of the Master Plan for the maritime lighting of the coasts and ports of Spain and its neighbouring islands in 1847. We make a tour of the 209 lighthouses located along the Spanish coastline, with a special emphasis on the 6 lighthouses which are currently operational in Alicante.

Continuation of the first part of this course in which higher mental faculties are exercised through individual and group exercises.

We will address the biological, psychological and social processes associated with ageing, with the aim of promoting quality of life in older people.

One of the problems which can affect ageing are back issues. In many cases, we are aware of the daily habits that influence active ageing (physical exercise, healthy eating, etc.). Back schools (BS) are group intervention programmes aimed at preventing and treating back pain through information for students and the carrying out of exercises supervised by a professional.

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Deepen into what was learnt in Level I, using music to manage emotions, to foster creativity, resilience, attention and communication, and to improve well-being and quality of life

Subject which improves personal and social well-being, promoting self-knowledge, emotional management and strategies to improve interpersonal relationships

Learning basic techniques and measures of integrative medicine, aimed at strengthening the body's natural mechanisms to cure diseases, will improve our physical, psychological and social quality of life.

The objective is to deepen the knowledge acquired, developing oral and written communicative competence in correction, adequacy and fluency to reach a real “intermediate” level at the end of this cycle

The objective is to deepen the knowledge acquired, developing oral and written communicative competence in correction, adequacy and fluency to reach a real “intermediate” level at the end of this cycle

Skills: speaking/reading/writing/listening; verb tenses and grammatical structures, common mistakes in English. Reading comprehension improvement and vocabulary acquisition (intermediate level)

Introduction to Italian literature through a selection of masterpieces which are representative of the various periods and literary schools

Practical and creative subject. We will start from scratch. We will go on a tour with some of the master photographers who created a style and their way of photographying. In each class we will practise with our cameras. The important thing is for us to capture the ideas that will allow us to take better photographs.

Tour, from a theoretical perspective and through a trip, of the Roman constructions of Tarraco as well as the most outstanding Cistercian monasteries. Function, history and defining artistic characteristics

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way to work with computers. In this course, you will learn to use different artificial intelligence tools easily and practically

Filmmakers such as Hitchcock, Lean, Bigelow, Varda, Ford, Kubrick and Tarantino have made their contribution to cinema with a language of their own. Analysing their filmographies helps to deepen into this wonderful art

Cinema has always been a reflection of its time. It currently deals with the complex historical moment: authoritarianism-bellicism, technology, cultural battle, turbocapitalism, or reactions to feminism are some of its themes

We will make a tour of cinema's greatest comedies. Examining and comparing the various trends in relation to their time and context. Assessing their artistic and cultural impact on a global scale

The cinema of the 60s, the 70s and the 80s presented a series of themes, situations and reflections which seem unthinkable today but which, until few years ago, were consumed in a natural way by the general public. We aim to make known (or revisit) a group of films that were controversial back in the day for various reasons (political, religious, sexual, violent...) and others which, despite not being provocative in the past, now they definitely are. The titles analysed here include moments which seem embarrassing for today's dominant worldview and which show how cinema, society and we ourselves have changed. Do you remember the films rated “S”?

A comprehensive and well-documented description of the less popular Leonardo. His original contributions to Science and Engineering.

Last-century Italy through great literary texts and their film adaptation. Cinema and literature face to face: six narrative works and six remarkable films

A trip from the real city to invented territories and non-places in a literary journey. Rediscovering the world and one's own memory by mapping great fictions in history

This subject deals with the assessment of gastronomy as a tourist resource, the paradoxes between diet and gastronomy and the possibilities that the latter offers to live through memorable experiences.

This subject deals with the history of Muslims in the Mediterranean, with special attention to the Iberian Peninsula from their social and religious practices and forms of daily life, science, culture, etc., which symbolise the rich legacy of al-Andalus.

This course draws Napoleon Bonaparte's profile via a journey through his life and the construction of the Napoleonic myth. In order to do so, we frame the character within the historical context of his time and look at the image of him, as a man, a ruler and a military man, which has survived into the 21st century.

Getting to know three of the nine parks that Alicante has available, as the first part of a programme which will include all of them. In this case, the study will focus on: Parc Natural del Penyal d'Ifac, Parc Natural del Carrascar de la Font Roja and Parc Natural de la Serra de Mariola.

Subject which teaches the Nordic walking technique, integrating biomechanics, push with poles and body mobility to optimise movement effectiveness

The subject proposes a tour of some authors and cultural milestones which reflect the complexity, the beauty and the variety of connections between music and literature in our societies

Subject on the fight (13th to 17th centuries) between Santa Maríaand San Nicolásin Alicante: origins, power, architecture and devotions (Asunción/Remedio) and the silencing of the patron saint, San Nicolás

We will make progress on how to prepare and customise videos from own photos and videos, improving the knowledge acquired on the first level and becoming more familiar with various video programs.

The strategies related to life habits, along with the present and new scientific advances are studied with the aim of achieving a long life with health and quality of life.

Throughout the history of cinema, films have been made in which psychology is the central theme. The content of certain films in the history of cinema that illustrate psychological aspects through their subject matter will be explained

A mostly practical subject in which students will become familiar with the tools coming from theatre and voice-over (narration), to develop their skills as radio theatre actors/actresses/narrators

Theoretico-practical course meant to boost the ludic use of Mathematics and Geometry through pastimes, jigsaw puzzles, chance games and geometrical constructions with rigour and fun (interest).

This subject reinforces and develops "resilience" as the ability to activate strengths and protect personal integrity when facing adversities, building up from them. It seeks to study how to increase and improve quality of life, to be aware of the ageing process. To recognise one's strengths and clarify the meaning that people give to their own life. To make clear what the sense of life is and to have the capacity to adjust the "basic script" of their existence, to modify relationships, to reorganise their working world, to cope with adversities by incorporating new beliefs, objectives and goals. A resilient person is someone with the attitude to live through situations without being harmed, that is the objective; with an active-participatory teaching-learning method.

Internet business, Internet fraud, secure servers, payment methods, on-line banking, wifi networks, mobile device security.

Understanding in an easy way how the human body works, changes with age and the most common diseases, promoting self-care, prevention and an active, healthy ageing

This subject deals with the history of the Jewish people in the Mediterranean, with special attention to the Iberian Peninsula from its forms of daily life, gastronomy, culture, trades, etc., which symbolise the rich legacy of Sepharad.

Continuation of Shall we talk? Tour of Classical Rhetoric in a practical version to speak and write better, in spiritual, literary, civic and media contexts

An analysis is made about the birth of the modern State, the role played by the Church and religion therein, as well as the development of the thinking necessary to sustain it in sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Europe.

This course offers a study about the 16th century in Spain, at the beginning of the Modern Age. From the Trastámara to the first Habsburgs.

Rediscover language as a living, useful tool for you to communicate clearly and with security. With practical workshops and real examples, improve your written and oral expressions and solve frequent doubts

The course invites to discover the Arab calligraphy like art that joins technical, culture and creativity, contributing relaxation, concentration, welfare and a new aesthetic gaze and emotional.

The utilisation of music in its therapeutic side proves very useful, the knowledge of the different methods and techniques offers the opportunity to deepen into this field, using techniques for self-knowledge and self-care, thus being able not only to achieve better levels of attention, concentration, emotional expression and social communication but also to increase quality of life.

The workshop consists in a period dedicated to training as such, before starting with a specific staging. During this period, the possible characters will be outlined, the play's theme will be worked on and some improvisations will be performed throughout the sessions, as well as analyses of fragments of the text in question. Starting in January, the sessions will consist of rehearsals for the play that will premiere in early June.

Presentation of the basic elements of music with examples from the Renaissance to the 20th century. We will see why we like melodies, the role of rhythm or the structure of the best-known works.

The city is shaped by its inhabitants, its architecture, its activities, but above all, by its interactions. The city of Alicante is an example of how these interactions intervene in the form of public space.

Subject in which a tour will be made through the main examples of Valencian intangible heritage, reflecting on historical, cultural, anthropological and social aspects

Learning, enjoying rural cinema and its socio-economic impacts, imaginaries and tourist routes. We will also deal with migratory processes, the demographic challenge and its axiological representation

The subject has as its aim to provide a reflection on the landscape diversity and the modelling forms that shape Alicante's rivers from their source to their mouth

We all lie, several times a day. Why? Can we catch a liar? Is lying necessary to live in society? The science of deception, in a fun and participatory way

The subject explores the history of women in the Hispanic Atlantic world through their travels, correspondence, activities and action patterns, as well as their strategies and social networks

This edition includes: introduction to musical language and notation, instrumental performance (percussion, strings, wind), performing by playing and singing, the right to make mistakes and creative uniqueness.

This workshop offers writing techniques in prose and poetry, focusing on practice and text analysis. We will pay attention to signs of punctuation and literary drafting tools

Course focused on providing the student with the tools and knowledge required to develop a personal photographic project, from its beginning, through the selection, preparation and presentation in a photo-book format.