- Latin American Development: Rhetoric or Reality

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The Evergreen State College

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Description:

Faculty: Jorge Gilbert (sociologist, international studies), TBA (economics) Major areas of study include Latin American studies, economics, sociology, history and demography. Class Standing: Sophomores or above; transfer students welcome. Prerequisites: Faculty signature required (see below). Faculty Signature. Students must provide a letter of recommendation from a former faculty. For more information, contact Jorge Gilbert, (360) 867-6740 or gilbertj@evergreen. edu. Materials received by the Academic Fair, May 16, 2007, will be given priority. Qualified students will be accepted until the program fills. During the fall quarter, students will study Latin America from a historical, cultural, economic and political viewpoint. The historical and international context that produced the current socio-political and economic conditions of the region such as colonial structure, dependent state and the current neo-liberal model will also be studied. In the winter quarter, students will analyze present-day issues such as poverty, foreign debt, migrations, remittances, fair trade, capital flight, unequal competition and Latin America's role in today's globalized world. Finally, within this context the program will evaluate current political events such as Cuba's continuing relevance and its connection to the shifting political-economic paradigm taking place in the region. Students will have the option to travel to Chile for four to ten weeks during spring quarter. This study abroad opportunity will focus on the study of different aspects of Chilean life. The main subjects will include the particular struggles and issues facing different sectors of the population under Chile's current neoliberal model of economic development, poverty, popular culture, artistic expression, women's issues and environmental concerns of the people. The studies will involve research, observation, and close collaboration with community organizations, cooperatives and public institutions. In addition, students can enroll in a Spanish language course for four credits through the Evening and Weekend Studies program. Total: 16 credits each quarter. Enrollment: 50 Special Expenses: Approximately $3,150 for an optional, spring quarter, four- to ten-week study abroad component to Chile. The cost includes transportation, including airfare, room and board, and field trip expenses. Program is preparatory for careers and future studies in Latin American studies, political economy, international studies, sociology, diplomacy, cultural studies, public administration, economic development and anthropology. A similar program is expected to be offered in 2008-09.

Credits:

16.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.evergreen.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 867-6170

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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