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Focus on one of the following topics based on the interest of the student: 1) Team Dynamics; 2) Technology & Work; 3) Topics in Organizational Behavior. Students conduct review of relevant research on the topic selected and, for 4 units, conduct original empirical research of their own (such as interviews with relevant people).

May be repeated for credit.

Why are some countries rich while others are poor? Why do some countries regularly adopt bad economic policies? What is the impact of political institutions on the policies countries implement? Why do some countries have institutions associated with policies that promote development and human welfare? Examine determinants of economic and political development with a focus on the historical experience of Chile and Latin America more generally. Factors influencing choices in a variety of policy areas including international trade, foreign direct investment, fiscal and monetary policy, education, and social insurance.

What is the status of myths in modern Latin America? Is myth necessarily pre-modern? How does myth, which is essentially narrative, meet icons, which are essentially visual and tactile? How do myths and icons operate politically? These are some of the questions we will explore. The course is organized in modules, each devoted to a central "mythical" and iconic figure: Che Guevara, Violeta Parra, García Márquez, and Eva Perón. The goal of the course is twofold: on the one hand, we would like students to become familiar with some of the most popular modern Latin American myths/icons and how they cut across genres, periods, and media. On the other, beyond familiarity, students will become participants, both creatively and critically, in the recreation of such figures. We will consider a variety of sources and make extensive use of local opportunities, such as visiting museums or attending concerts

Physical, ecological, and human geography of Chile. Perceptions of the Chilean territory and technologies of study. Flora, fauna, and human adaptations to regional environments. Guest lectures; field trips; workshops.

Independent study topics concerning any aspect of Chilean history such as independence and nation building, social and economic development, ideas and culture, dictatorship and democracy. Research paper based on primary and secondary sources.

Major themes of 19th-century Latin American history, including independence from Spain, the emergence of nation states, and the development of a new social, political, and economic order.

Independent visits to sites of memory throughout Santiago de Chile, followed by discussion. Sites include the Museo de la Memoria, monuments, archives, and former detention and torture centers. Topics include: the politics of memory, museification effects, aesthetic choices, acting out and working through trauma. Short written reports are required. Students will prepare and carry out an interview. Readings by Susana Draper, Pierre Nora, Nelly Richard, and Idelber Avelar.

Santiago's growth and development over time and in comparison to other mega cities in the world; impact of urban highways on the built environment; shopping malls and the development of new urban sub-centers. Topics: brief history of the city, from 1541 to1940; urban development since 1940; the 1960 Inter-communal Urban Plan; planning and the configuration of modern Santiago; housing policy as an instrument to combat poverty; social housing policy and Santiago's built environment.