The book “ETSIAM” delves into the memory of the University of Córdoba

Photographer Manuel Muñoz presented the book ETSIAM this morning, a collection of images depicting the empty spaces of the former building of the School of Agricultural and Forestry Engineering, thus offering an approach to the memory of the University of Córdoba. The work was published by the UCO Publications Service in collaboration with the Rafael Botí Plastic Arts Foundation. The event took place in the Rectorate Press Room with the presence of photographer Manuel Muñoz; the Vice-Rector for Students and Culture, Manuel Torres Aguilar; the Director of ETSIAM, Alfonso García-Ferrer; and the Director of the UCO Publications Service, Fernando López…

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20 de December de 2010

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The University of Córdoba Press has published “La enseñanza de la música en España (1823-1932)”

The Teaching of Music in Spain (1823-1932), a work by Olga María Toro Egea, is part of research conducted by the author on music education in Spain during the 19th century, both in the school setting and in private instruction, and addresses a topic that, although fascinating, remains unknown to numerous sectors of society despite its relative historical proximity. The book is divided into three parts, all of which include numerous documentary illustrations. The first part addresses the steps of music education (1823-1858), with three chapters dedicated to the institutionalization of music in Spain, singing and play in music manuals,…

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15 de December de 2010

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The University of Córdoba Press has published “El antiguo Palacio Episcopal de Córdoba. Transformaciones de usos y espacios”

The former Episcopal Palace of Córdoba appears to be located on top of a Visigothic palace. Earlier, on the same site, within the Andalusian Alcázar, it extended even further into the terrain, where buttresses of the wall are still preserved. From the Reconquista until the end of the 20th century, it served as the seat of the bishops of Córdoba, undergoing various architectural modifications. The Palace also served as a residence for many Spanish kings and their retinues. In the 20th century, the bishop's residence was moved to the San Pelagio Seminary, on Amador de los Ríos street. This study…

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30 de November de 2010

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The Universidad de Concepción (Chile) expresses gratitude for the donation of 111 books to its library by Spanish university presses

Olga Mora Mardones, Director of the Library System at the University of Concepción (Chile), has expressed gratitude in a letter sent to the president of UNE for the donation of 111 books by Spanish university presses, covering various fields of knowledge. Mora added that "this excellent donation will be incorporated into the Collection and made available to our university community." Specifically, the publishing services of 19 Spanish universities and research centers made the donation to show solidarity with this study center, located in the region most affected by the earthquake of February 27. The initiative arose within the framework of…

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26 de November de 2010

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The University of Córdoba Publishing Service publishes the 4th issue of the journal «Ed. Uco»

The University of Córdoba Publishing Service has published the fourth issue of «Ed.Uco», the educational research journal of the Faculty of Education Sciences. This issue features nine papers on diverse topics ranging from the consideration of rural schools as a means of transmission, revaluation, and communication to Olympism and values education. Other topics include media and the operationalization of competencies, a decalogue for learning to learn, differences in parenting styles between fathers and mothers, and student opinions regarding the prospects for change in initial secondary teacher training, among others. The monographic section is dedicated to music education, both as an…

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16 de November de 2010