Program of Study: Core courses

I. General int "Chile: Introducing the Past and Present" - 1 credit

Faculty: Each thematic unit is presented by Chilean  faculty from the Universidad de Chile.

 

II. Thematic tracks

Human Rights. Course title: "International Law and Human Rights,". Centro de Derechos Humanos. Facultad de Derecho. Universidad de Chile.

 

III. Descriptions for  Core Courses  in  the Thematic Tracks

History of Women's Citizenship in Chile-  This course looks closely at the evolution of the extension of citizenship status to women in Chile in the 20th century. While the course investigates the issue from different perspectives, from the historiographical to the literary, the emphasis is on the intersections of ethnicity and gender. With respect to ethnicity and gender, special attention is placed on the indigenous Mapuche culture. Various specialists from gender studies and the professional world of Santiago are integrated into the course.

Ethnicity, Multiculturalism and Rights- The general objective of the course is for students to get to know indigenous ethnicity in the Chilean context and see it from different perspectives: historical, anthropological, as well as human rights and jurisprudence. While the Chilean context is the focal point, the course compares the issues in the context of the Americas, especially the cases of Guatemala, Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Epistemology in the History of Art- This course looks at the philosophy of art in general and at particular processes and historical periods. On the philosophy of art, it draws on a range of authors, from Nietzsche to Hayden White, as well as Margarita Schultz, the principal instructor of the course. When investigating specific "texts," students think about the creation of the novel, the emergence of historians, and critics of fine art. Students are also exposed to the epistemology of art in visual spaces. These include traditional spaces, from cathedrals to paintings to drawings, as well contemporary visual spaces, as in Internet art, DVDs, and CD-Roms.

Political System of Latin America- The general objective of the course is the engagement of students with many political systems and their dynamics in Latin America. The course considers various actors and agents- from left-wing movements to oligarchic politics and different forms of populism, with attention to particular processes and their crisis, including the emergence of dictatorships and revolutions- to transitions to democracy and civilian rule.

 

IV.  Internship, 1 course credit

INTR 142- Internship - Students enroll in an integrated internship that places them in a an institution or organization- in Santiago, in another part of Chile, or in the region- Internship placements will be in institutions whose professional or academic interests will integrate with the thematic track selected by the student in consultation with the appropriate Trinity faculty.  Students must complete an integrated internship contract available from the Internship Office at Trinity. This form will be completed in consultation with a member of the core faculty of the Trinity-in-Santiago Global Learning Site, or with another appropriate Trinity faculty member. The final  grade for the internship is given by the supervising Trinity faculty member and is based on an evaluation of the final product associated with internship and a review of the evaluation submitted by the internship’s field supervisor in Chile.

In the past students have completed internships in the following institutions and organizations:

CODEPU: Corporación de Promoción y Defensa de los Derechos del Pueblo  (Corporation for the promotion and Defense of the People’s Rights)

CINTRAS: Centro de Salud Mental y Derechos Humanos (Center for Human Rights and Mental Health)

MEMCH: Movimiento Pro-Emancipación de la Mujer Chilena (Movement for the Emancipation of Chilean Women)

UNHCR:   United Nations High Commission for Human Rights, Regional Office  in Santiago de Chile

MOVILH: Movimiento de Integración y Liberación Homosexual (Movement for the Integration & Liberation of Homosexuals)

RAICES:  Developmental  Non-Governmental Organization which organizes projects among low-income populations in Santiago de Chile. In 2002-2003 it focused especially on the rights of children and mothers.

 

IV. Courses at the Universidad de Chile-

For their elective courses, students will enroll in suitable liberal arts courses at the Universidad de Chile.

 

Requirements

Language proficiency: Students require a minimum of two and one half years of college Spanish (SPAN 101/102, SPAN 201/202 and a fifth term of Spanish film or literature) or demonstrated equivalent competency. Many students admitted to the College already have at least two years of high school Spanish, and place out of APAN101/102. Trinity students applying to the program will be expected to have enrolled in at least one course in the topic of Human Rights. Spanish majors must also have completed one of the culture and civilization courses (SPAN 264 or 265) offered by the MLL Department prior to departure.

Trinity Students who apply to the Santiago program should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four point scale. Applicants will be interviewed by a committee composed of the faculty sponsors and the director of the International Programs.