Taught in Spanish at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica and may not be offered every semester. In this course, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the global socio-environmental crisis and its impact on Chile, with a particular focus on poverty, inequality, and sustainability. Through lectures, case studies, group discussions, simulations, and practical activities, you’ll develop a systemic perspective that connects social challenges such as poverty and inequality with ecological challenges. You’ll also explore how economic development and environmental protection intersect and how the historical and social context, including the legacy of the Pinochet dictatorship, affects Chile’s ability to achieve sustainable development. Additionally, you’ll develop critical thinking and analytical skills through group projects and individual essays.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Develop a systemic perspective that connects social and ecological challenges.
- Analyze the historical and social context of Chile’s development model and its impact on sustainability.
- Analyze the intersections of economic development and environmental protection in Chile.
- Critically evaluate the social, economic, and environmental challenges facing Chile and propose possible futures.
Department: Geography
Location: Santiago
Credits: 3