Chile

This course provides a critical analysis of women's participation in the revolutionary movements of the southern cone. It examines the contributions of women in these different movements and the changes that they wanted for their respective societies. Specifically, the course looks at the contributions of militant women in the movements and revolutionary parties in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay between the 1960s and the 1990s.

This course provides a study on sexuality and human affectivity and considers the correlation of biological, psychological and cultural dimensions in the formation of humans and the relationships they develop. Topics covered include sexuality throughout the life cycle; concepts and characteristics of sex, gender, gender identity, and sexual role in shaping the affective and sexual experience; phases of normal sexual behavior and the main dysfunctions that can occur; current legislation related to sexuality.

This course examines present developments in the discipline of urban ecology and investigates the transformative role that planning and design of environments can have. It takes into account the quality of air, water, and soil modified by human action, as well as the economic, social, and cultural contexts that affect the flow of benefits derived from natural components of the city. Within the context of climate change, the class discusses the pertinence of landscape design under conditions of water restrictions and the rise of temperatures.

This is the first of two courses on development psychology. It looks at basic psychological processes from an evolutionary perspective and provides a comprehensive overview of major developmental milestones, from birth to school age. It examines the main approaches and theories of human development, reviewing, in particular, classic texts in the field. Topics include basic questions and problems in developmental psychology, classical and contemporary theories of psychological development, and infant psychological development.

This course provides a study of Spanish medieval texts, and the cultural, human, and literary values they present. It examines the relationship to texts from other eras to establish the influence of medieval literature had in later literary works.

This course provides a study of the development of visual arts in Latin America from the 19th century to the present. It examines the historical and cultural context in which the arts have developed since the Latin American Independence, as well as the various modes of expression in artistic works.

The course offers an analysis and history of Chilean and other Latin American theater. Considerable attention is devoted to the theory, interpretation, and analysis of the works examined. The course also explores similarities and differences between works of different Latin American playwrights.

This course explores the relationship between poverty and social exclusion, examining in particular the impacts on Latin American society and the efforts of social intervention. Topics include: various theories of poverty and exclusion, social structures that cause underdevelopment, various theories of poverty/exclusion alleviation, aid programs, debates in contemporary Latin American dialogues, and handling poverty in the face of modernization.

This course analyzes the relationship between art and public space, considering the impact of art on cultural imagination. Students analyze discursive strategies, contexts, and references of projects executed through different artistic disciplines and time periods.