Educational guide
IDENTIFYING DATA 2024_25
Subject SPANISH ECONOMY Code 00510017
Study programme
0510 - GRADO EN ECONOMÍA
Descriptors Credit. Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Second Second
Language
Castellano
Prerequisites
Department ECONOMIA Y ESTADISTICA
Coordinador
GARCÍA GARCÍA , PABLO
E-mail pagag@unileon.es
chidg@unileon.es
Lecturers
HIDALGO GONZÁLEZ , CRISTINA
GARCÍA GARCÍA , PABLO
Web http://
General description The objective of this course is to enhance students' understanding of the Spanish economy. In addition to analyzing key economic indicators, students will delve into the historical context and distinctive features of Spain's primary, secondary, and service sectors. Instruction will be conducted in Spanish (with a recommended upper-intermediate level for foreign students). The teaching methodology will blend traditional lectures with hands-on practical sessions to ensure comprehensive learning.
Tribunales de Revisión
Tribunal titular
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente ECONOMIA Y ESTADISTICA GARCIA ARIAS , JORGE RAMON
Secretario ECONOMIA Y ESTADISTICA ALVAREZ FOLGUERAS , CRISTINA
Vocal ECONOMIA Y ESTADISTICA VEGA GOMEZ , MARTA MARIA
Tribunal suplente
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente ECONOMIA Y ESTADISTICA RODRIGUEZ FERNANDEZ , MARIA DEL PILAR
Secretario ECONOMIA Y ESTADISTICA FERNANDEZ HUERGA , EDUARDO CLAUDIO
Vocal ECONOMIA Y ESTADISTICA PARDO FANJUL , ANA

Competencias
Code  
A5702
A5772
A5781
A5793
A5812
A6011
B729
B732
B733
B737
B738
B741
B742
B746
B747
B748
B749
C2 CMECES2 That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
C3 CMECES3 That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature.
C4 CMECES4 That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialised and non-specialised audience

Learning aims
Competences
To be able to identify the basic features that characterize the structural and cyclical situation of the Spanish economy. To be capable of finding coherent explanations to the problems and phenomena that may affect the Spanish economy. To be able to apply the basic concepts and relationships of economic theory to understand and explain the reality of Spain's economic functioning. A5702
A5772
A5781
A5793
A5812
A6011
 B729
B732
B733
B737
B738
B741
B742
B746
B747
B748
B749
 C2
C3
C4

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Spanish Economic Growth Unit 1: Systemic analysis of the economic structure and historical evolution of Spain: formation of the current economic structure
Unit 2: Determinants of Spanish economic growth
Unit 3: Gross capital formation: innovation and technology
Production System Unit 4: Primary and energy sector
Unit 5: Industrial and construction sector
Unit 6: Services sector
Institutional Aspects Unit 7: Labor market
Unit 8: Financial system
Unit 9: Foreign sector and relations with the European Union
Unit 10: Income distribution and inequality

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Class hours Hours outside the classroom Total hours
0 20 20
 
Problem solving, classroom exercises 15 15 30
 
Lecture 45 45 90
 
Mixed tests 4 0 4
Objective multiple-choice tests 6 0 6
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies   ::  
  Description
Teaching-learning activities in which the student organizes themselves autonomously.
Problem solving, classroom exercises Conducting practical sessions that explore the practical application of the theoretical contents of the subject, as well as their interpretation and understanding. The formulations, data files, and theoretical bases for the exercises are provided in both English and Spanish (English-friendly subject).
Lecture The lecture involves the presentation of a topic with the aim of providing structured and organized information following criteria that respond to the intended purpose. For this, the oral presentation will be supported by audiovisual teaching aids to facilitate communication. These resources are available in both Spanish and English (English-friendly subject). Each student is expected to actively participate in these lecture sessions by asking questions, making comments or criticisms, and completing the assigned tasks.

Personalized attention
 
Description
Students have 6 weekly hours to address issues arising from the development of the subject. For better time management, it is necessary for the student to schedule a tutorial with the professor.
Email inquiries will be used for very specific aspects of the operational aspects of the subject but not for explanations of the course content.
Student support is available through any of the designated channels in both Spanish and English (English-friendly subject).

Assessment
  Description Qualification
Mixed tests Written exam administration. The exam can be taken in either Spanish or English (English-friendly subject). 50%
Objective multiple-choice tests Periodic assessments to evaluate the progress and comprehension of the subject. These results will be incorporated into the continuous assessment of the student. The assessments can be conducted in either Spanish or English (English-friendly subject). 30%
Others Assignments, task submissions, and class attendance. These results will be integrated into the continuous assessment of the student. 20%
 
Other comments and second call
To pass the subject, students must achieve a minimum grade of 5 out of 10 in the overall assessment.

Students must achieve a minimum grade of 5 out of 10 in the written exam. Students who do not reach the minimum grade of 5 in the written exam must retake it in the second regular session.

Students must obtain a minimum grade of 5 out of 10 in continuous assessment: tests and submissions of assignments, tasks, and attendance. Those who do not achieve 5 out of 10 in continuous assessment must compensate for this difference with a higher grade in the ordinary and/or extraordinary mixed exam so that the final grade averages out to 5 out of 10.

The second regular session will consist of a written exam, taking into account the grade from continuous assessment. This exam will be held on the date established by the school calendar and the Center.

The December exam will consist of a comprehensive assessment of the theoretical-practical content (lessons, exercises, tasks, article comments, and assignments), taught and performed in the course that the student must pass with a minimum grade of 5 points out of 10.

The assessment and grading systems may be subject to exceptional circumstances that will be assessed by the professor.

During the development of the mixed exam or objective test exams, the possession of electronic devices not expressly required, as well as notes, books, folders, or unauthorized materials, will result in immediate removal of the student from the exam, expulsion from the test, and a failing grade, with the incident reported to the Academic Authority of the Center for further action in accordance with current regulations.

Sources of information
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE

Basic García Delgado, J.L. y Myro, R. (Directores), Economía Española: Una Introducción, Cívitas Thomson Reuters,
García Delgado, J.L. y Myro, R. (Directores), Lecciones de Economía Española, Cívitas Thomson Reuters,
Moral Rincón, M. J., Manual de Economía Española, Funcas,

Complementary García de la Cruez, J.M. y Ruesga Benito, S.M., Economía Española, Ediciones Paraninfo, S.A (2014),
Martínez Chacón, E. (Dir), Economía Española. , (2ª Ed) Ariel Economía,
García Delgado, J.L. (Directores), España, Economía: Ante el Siglo XXI, Espasa Calpe,
González Moreno, M. (Dir.), Temas de Economía Española, (3ª Edic.) Tirant lo Blanch,
Website of the INE (National Statistics Institute): http://www.ine.es/

Website of the Banco de España (Bank of Spain): http://www.bde.es/

Website of the International Monetary Fund: http://www.imf.org/external/spa/index.htm

Website of the World Bank: http://www.bancomundial.org/

Website of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development): http://www.oecd.org/home/

Website of the World Trade Organization: http://www.wto.org/indexsp.htm

Website of the European Union: http://europa.eu.int/

EUROSTAT: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat

ITC (International Trade Centre): https://intracen.org/

Statistics on foreign trade of goods of Spain and the EU: https://datacomex.comercio.es/

Websites of different ministries

WORK PLATFORM:

Institutional Moodle of the University of León.

Recommendations


Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
MICROECONOMICS I / 00510003
ECONOMIC HISTORY / 00510005
STATISTICS I / 00510007
MACROECONOMICS I / 00510010
 
Other comments
All Erasmus students are required to have a proficiency level in Spanish.