Revolution, Dictatorship, Democracy: 1970-2009

  Chile

• Santiago: 
Santiago

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 6 - July 18

Description: Taught in English, this course will examine the trajectory of Chilean history, politics and culture over the past forty years. Starting with the socialist revolution of Salvador Allende (1970-1973) and its historical underpinnings, we will study in depth the legacy of the Pinochet dictatorship (1973-1990) and the subsequent transition to democracy (1990-present). Central to the course will be a discussion of how Chileans have attempted to deal with the trauma of political violence and script historical memory. Cultural activities and guest lectures by prominent Chilean scholars and activists will be combined with field trips to memory sites in and around Santiago. Other excursions will include visits to the homes of Nobel Prize winning poets Pablo Neruda and Gabriela Msitral as well as several more general folkloric and cultural activities. Class sessions will be held in Santiagos National Library, a cultural landmark in the heart of Chiles capital.

Course:

* SPA 175 - Topics in Spanish American Cultural Studies (4 units)
      - Specific historical tendencies and issues in Spanish American culture(s) from precolumbian times to present. Sources studied may include literature, film, art, journalism and performance. Approaches to materials may address issues of aesthetics, politics, identity, and globalization. May be repeated one time for credit if content differs.
    - GE credit: ArtHum, Div

* SPA 198 - Directed Group Study (4 units)
    -   GE credit: None

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: $3818.00

Cost Breakdown:

* UC Students
    $1200.00            Program Fee (includes $300 non-refundable deposit)
    $1392.00          Course Fee ($174.00/unit X 8.00 units)*
    TBA                  Accommodations and Activities Fee**

*Non-UC Students
    $1200.00            Program Fee (includes $300 non-refundable deposit)
    $1952.00          Course Fee ($244.00/unit X 8.00 units)*
    TBA                  Accommodations and Activities Fee**

Students who enroll before the Accommodations and Activities Fee is posted will be notified via email as soon as the fee is available. If they choose to withdraw within 10 days of this notification, their deposit will be refunded.

* This fee level is based on the proposed 2007-08 governor's budget. The fees are subject to Regental, legislative, and gubernatorial action and may change without notice.

** This fee is subject to change based on fluctuating exchange rate and unexpected change in activities.

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Chile Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 15

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home