La internacionalización del aula, un reto para los docentes

Dados ciertos cambios en el ámbito socio político como la globalización, el incremento de la movilidad y las características de la emigración, y en el ámbito educativo europeo, como el proceso de Bologna y el apoyo por parte de las instituciones europeas a los programas de intercambio, el aula de la educación terciaria se está convirtiendo cada vez más en un espacio heterogéneo. Hasta ahora los académicos han esperado y dado por hecho que los estudiantes se adapten a su método y concepto de enseñanza, este naturalmente impregnado por su paradigma cultural, sin tener en consideración diferencias en estilos de aprendizaje, cultura, valores y normas; en otras palabras se ha asumido una enseñanza centrada en el profesor como la única válida y viable. En opinión de las autoras esta actitud no corresponde con la tan proclamada internacionalización de la educación sino más bien con una perspectiva etnocéntrica y desfasada por parte del profesorado. Este artículo postula contemplar al estudiante como un cliente (“personalización de la educación”) y por consiguiente adaptar el estilo docente a la nueva realidad internacional universitaria con dos claros fines: mantener y/o mejorar la excelencia académica y satisfacer al cliente, al estudiante. En la última parte del artículo se proponen innovativos enfoques en la enseñanza que pueden respaldar al profesorado en su tarea de tratar con un alumnado cada vez más diverso

Del mito del hombre democrático a la nueva Internacional civil

En nom de la exportació dels valors democràtics s’ha pretès justificar la introducció dels principis del neoliberalisme a escala mundial. L’imaginari democràtic ha estat utilitzat com a disfressa elegant per a intentar tapar la progressiva debilitat generada en el cos social pels processos de globalització de l’economia. Però malgrat de l’inicial triomfalisme del “pensament únic”, paral•lelament s’ha anat generant tota una xarxa internacional de resistència que sembla tenir cada cop més un gran poder de mobilització

¿Puede un modelo educativo intercultural combatir la discriminación y la xenofobia? = Can an intercultural education model combat discrimination and xenophobia?

In this article we present a qualitative study conducted with six indigenous and six mestizos from Intercultural University of Chiapas. The aim of the study is to exemplify the mutual perception between different ethno-linguistic groups, as well as the possible change occurred after the admission to the University. That is, opinions about the other group after and before entering the University. We conclude that a higher education intercultural model can promote mutual understanding and relationship between indigenous and mestizos and thus combat prejudices and stereotypes

La construcción narrativa de la identidad en un contexto educativo intercultural = The narrative construction of identity in a intercultural educative setting

En este trabajo se expone e ilustra un modelo teórico para entender las funciones de la identidad, así como los mecanismos psicosociales asociados a su construcción: “Modelo Evolutivo y Funcional de la Identidad Mediada” (MEBIM). La identidad, mediada narrativamente, cumple una función personal orientada a la dirección de la propia vida, así como una función sociocultural vinculada a la búsqueda de reconocimiento de los derechos de los grupos sociales a los que uno se siente apegado. Se ilustran los factores asociados a la construcción de la identidad personal (sí mismos posibles, transiciones vitales, vínculo afectivo) y sociocultural (acción-transformación e identificación simbólica) a partir de 12 historias de vida realizadas con mestizos e indígenas de la Universidad Intercultural de Chiapas (México). Se sugiere que en contextos educativos formales, como la escuela o la Universidad, se deben propiciar narrativas personales y socioculturales con el objetivo de optimizar la identidad en un mundo a la vez globalizado y plural

XXVI Trobada de Joves Geògrafs: Parlen les geografies. Girona, 15-19 de setembre del 2003

The University of Girona held the XXVI Young Geographers meeting in september 2003. The event, entitled «Talking geograpies», involved Spanish students and qualified geographers with the aim of discussing the varied perspectives of geography in the field of town and country planning

El concepte de districte industrial: un repàs des de l'òptica de la tradició italiana

L’ article fa un repàs de l’evolució del concepte de districte industrial des de l’ òptica de l’experiència italiana. Partint de la constatació dels canvis que hi ha hagut en les formes d’organització de la producció en els tres darrers decennis, s’exposa l’evolució del model del districte industrial com a paradigma d’ Alfred Marshall, de principis del segle XX, s’ha anat enriquint a mesura que ha madurat l’ experiència districtual, que avui afronta els reptes de la globalització econòmica

The effects of information and communication technologies on the banking sector and the payments system

This dissertation studies the effects of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on the banking sector and the payments system. It provides insight into how technology-induced changes occur, by exploring both the nature and scope of main technology innovations and evidencing their economic implications for banks and payment systems. Some parts in the dissertation are descriptive. They summarise the main technological developments in the field of finance and link them to economic policies. These parts are complemented with sections of the study that focus on assessing the extent of technology application to banking and payment activities. Finally, it includes also some work which borrows from the economic literature on banking. The need for an interdisciplinary approach arises from the complexity of the topic and the rapid path of change to which it is subject. The first chapter provides an overview of the influence of developments in ICT on the evolution of financial services and international capital flows. We include main indicators and discuss innovation in the financial sector, exchange rates and international capital flows. The chapter concludes with impact analysis and policy options regarding the international financial architecture, some monetary policy issues and the role of international institutions. The second chapter is a technology assessment study that focuses on the relationship between technology and money. The application of technology to payments systems is transforming the way we use money and, in some instances, is blurring the definition of what constitutes money. This chapter surveys the developments in electronic forms of payment and their relationship to the banking system. It also analyses the challenges posed by electronic money for regulators and policy makers, and in particular the opportunities created by two simultaneous processes: the Economic and Monetary Union and the increasing use of electronic payment instruments. The third chapter deals with the implications of developments in ICT on relationship banking. The financial intermediation literature explains relationship banking as a type of financial intermediation characterised by proprietary information and multiple interactions with customers. This form of banking is important for the financing of small and medium-sized enterprises. We discuss the effects of ICT on the banking sector as a whole and then apply these developments to the case of relationship banking. The fourth chapter is an empirical study of the effects of technology on the banking business, using a sample of data from the Spanish banking industry. The design of the study is based on some of the events described in the previous chapters, and also draws from the economic literature on banking. The study shows that developments in information management have differential effects on wholesale and retail banking activities. Finally, the last chapter is a technology assessment study on electronic payments systems in Spain and the European Union. It contains an analysis of existing payment systems and ongoing or planned initiatives in Spain. It forms part of a broader project comprising a series of country-specific analyses covering ten European countries. The main issues raised across the countries serve as the starting point to discuss implications of the development of electronic money for regulation and policies, and in particular, for monetary-policy making.

Jaume Serra Hunter i la teoria de la cultura en el Noucentisme

Catalan modern and contemporary philosophy has traditionally been little studied so strictly to historical and political reasons for more or less the same conviction that is compared with literature and even in historiography, it is a minor contribution. Some of the characters in the world of philosophy has been the Catalan Jaume Serra Hunter charismatic and versatile, whom history has done justice. Like many others, was persecuted in the Franco regime, declared outlawed and persecuted and exiled, first to France and then Mexico. This research aims to discover him and his huge role as a politician. But above all, I want to convey their deep love for culture and fierce defense that he did, especially Catalan, is following in philosophical discourse of his work. I figure Serra Hunter claim their struggle for cultural cohesion through its philosophy, making it reach everyone. I want to show how he worked in a time of crisis in society, culture and education, to overcome the crisis of philosophy as a guide. Serra Hunter lived a very difficult time for philosophy. But he wanted to bring all cultures. It is a philosophy that dealing with the issues may be even a sort of advanced in the world and some of the problems it has today. According to him, philosophy should be more human and more alive and present in all the different curriculum of any educational plan.

Numerical simulation of tephra transport and deposition of the 1982 El Chichón eruption and implications for hazard assessment

El Chichón volcano, Chiapas, Mexico, erupted explosively on March 29th, 1982, after a repose period of about 550 years. Amongst ten eruptive episodes documented between March 29th and April 4th, only the three that occurred on March 29th and April 4th produced significant pyroclastic tephra deposits. Here we use analytical (HAZMAP) and numerical (FALL3D) tephra transport models to reconstruct the deposits and the atmospheric plume dispersal associated with the three main fallout units of the 1982 eruption. On the basis of such a reconstruction, we produce hazard maps of tephra fallout associated to a Plinian eruption and discuss the implications of such a severe eruption scenario.

BI-ALFA, estrategias y aplicación de una propuesta para el desarrollo indígena

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Abaixo e à esquerda: uma análise histórico-social da práxis do exército zapatista de libertação nacional

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Características e impacto socioeconómico de los huracanes Stan y Wilma en la República Mexicana en el 2005

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Guía general para la prevención-mitigación de vulnerabilidades y control de desastres hidrometeorológicos

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Guía local para la prevención-mitigación de vulnerabilidades y control de desastres hidrometeorológicos

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