Chile

This course provides a study of the main works of Chilean poetry from the end of the 20th century to the present day. It examines the post-dictatorship literary scene in relation to the contributions of the promotion of poets of the 1990s as well as more recent authors. The course reviews concepts of "modernity" and "postmodernity" as a framework for the works studied; the history of critical systems “generation” (Cedomil Goic), “promotion” (Soledad Bianchi) and “scene” (Patricio Marchant); the ratios of "foundation", "revision" and "influence" to establish continuity between the works; and the differences between the selected works and the different aesthetic achievements of these in the context of contemporary Chilean poetry.

This course provides a general overview of conservation and biodiversity as well as a specific study of conservation and biodiversity in Chile. Topics covered include: extinction: diversity of genes, species, and ecosystems; conservation strategies; the current state of Chilean biodiversity; legislative framework and planning systems regarding biodiversity; current threats in biodiversity; ways to evaluate the environmental impacts on biodiversity; economic systems regarding conservation; implementation of different institutions for biodiversity; knowledge-based management options for ecological conservation; the institutionalization of conservation knowledge for society.

This course explores the main components of urban sustainability. It provides a study of the different conceptions of sustainability and issues related to identity and heritage, balance and environmental care, social cohesion and economic development, as well as city management and government.

This intensive, two-week Spanish course covers advanced grammar, oral and written skills, listening, and reading comprehension. Chilean colloquialisms and vocabulary related to environmental studies, ecology, biology, and sustainability are covered. This course also integrates topics in Chilean culture.

This course covers the translation of different types of social sciences texts from English to Spanish at a basic and intermediate level of specialization. Using the concepts and the basic theoretical principles, types, and modalities of translation, it focuses on the transmission of concepts between languages and cultures, problem solving different translation challenges that arise during the process.

This course provides a study of modern photography, the historical and aesthetic process from the end of the 19th century to the first half of the 20th century. It examines the theoretical and critical framework in which modern photography developed, the main trends and movements of modern photography, and the importance of photography in the development of visuality in the 20th century.

This course provides an introduction to public policy and law creation with a focus on the environment and sustainable development. In addition to the beaurocracy behind the creation and application of public policy, this class delves into the reasons for public policy and the driving factors that bring issues into the public sphere.

The course provides a study of contemporary Hispanic, Anglophone and Francophone Caribbean literary production and discusses relevant critical literary debates, especially in relation to migration and diasporas. It focuses on the analysis of texts by Caribbean authors, including novels, poems and essays.

This course provides a critical and comparative analysis of the works of Chilean authors, Gabriela Mistral (1889-1957), and Violeta Parra (1917-1967). It examines the fundamental features found in each author's poetic and cultural projects, taking into consideration the diverse sources (poetry, biographies, autobiographies, letters and articles), critiques, and historical context. It also compares the levels of the works of both poets: subject construction, country and landscape configuration in their poetry, cultural projects and amorous discourse.