The proposed Spanish University Autonomy Act will redefine social roles, internal organization, autonomy in student and teacher selection, and student rights and representation in the Spanish University. (AM)

Presents an overview of comparative education research in Spain with emphasis on influences from other cultures (Jewish, Arabic, Greek), humanist orientation, relationship to comparative education research in other European nations and Latin America, and the incorporation of Spanish research into global comparativism. (DB)

On August 4, 1970, the General Law of Education and Educational Reform was passed in Spain. This is a summary of the new law, which calls for social integration, flexibility in adapting to continuing social and economic changes, and substantial structural and administrative reorganization. (Author/JB)

Characterizes Spanish universities during the period 1939-77. Examines the changing relationships that emerged during this period among the political establishment, the general social transformations that occurred in the country, and the people directly concerned with higher education and scientific research. (Author/AV)

An overview of the types of financial aid available to students in universities in Spain, in 1977/78. A major problem is that aid did not take into account wages lost as a result of having to forego gainful employment. Presents tabular data on recipients, provinces in which study was undertaken, subjects of study, and types of assistance. (DB)

Analyzes how the problems of freedom in educational policy in Spain have been affected by authoritarian and liberal governments during the twentieth century. Freedom of teaching, professional freedom, participatory government and student groups, participation of society at large, and freedom of language are examined. (SR)

Retraces steps taken to establish a vocational course of study in Spanish secondary schools as mandated in the General Law on Education of 1970 and explains how socioeconomic conditions have changed since that time. Suggests that economic forecasting should be considered when setting vocational and technical education policy. (DB)