Taught in Spanish at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica and may not be offered every semester. This course studies affective and motivational processes, taking into consideration the classic theories of Psychology as well as contemporary theories that emphasize the processes’ origin and development throughout the life cycle and in different social contexts. Covers phenomenological approaches to the study of emotions, as well as contemporary approaches, such as affective neuroscience and socio-cognitive theories of personal motivation. Also includes a critical analysis of the conceptual distinctions of the cognitive and socio-cultural spheres and their relationship with other theoretical constructions, and reviews models and strategies of evaluation and intervention. (PSI 2309)
PSY380.3 Affectivity and Motivation
PSY380.2 Intelligence, Thought and Language
Taught in Spanish at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica and may not be offered every semester. The course provides the theoretical basis for understanding higher cognitive processes, together with the methodological bases associated with their research. The course presents the main theories of intelligence, noting its theoretical implications and practical applications. In the language area, it reviews the most relevant models and methodologies of study, particularly emphasizing the semiotic and pragmatic domains. Finally, the thought unit covers the process of the formal and numerical reasoning, illustrating instances of use. (PSI 2308)
PSY380.1 History of Psychology
Taught in Spanish at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica and may not be offered every semester. This course presents, from a historical and cultural perspective, the origins and development of Psychology, analyzing its most important concepts, especially its definitions of its object of study, proposed methodologies and underlying anthropological considerations. The course will also study some long-standing psychological concepts that constitute part of the discipline’s foundation of basic knowledge. SU students may not earn credit for both this course and PSY 398. (PSI 1103)
PSY280.1 Social Psychology (Psicología social)
The objective of this course is to provide an overview of the foundations of social behavior and influence from a psychosocial perspective. Students will analyze the processes and catalysts of socialization, as well as the effects of social influence on the individual and within groups and institutions. El objetivo del curso es ofrecer un panorama de los fundamentos de la conducta y la influencia social desde una perspectiva psicosocial. Los estudiantes analizarán los procesos y los catalizadores de la socialización, así como los efectos de la influencia social sobre el individuo y sobre el ámbito de grupos e instituciones. Class taught at Pontificia Universidad Católica and may not be available every semester.
PSC428 Contemporary Issues in Chile and Latin America (Signature Seminar; Fall, Spring)
This traveling* Signature Seminar features on-site lectures and activities (Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay comprise a typical itinerary) and introduces important political, sociological, and historical issues in the Southern Cone region. This course is taught in Spanish, with optional tutorials offered in English for students who need extra language support. Students who attend English tutorials or complete assignments in English are not eligible for SPA credit.
May also be registered as IRP/LAS/SPA 334/HST 406, and may be available for enrollment at the graduate level by petition to the Maxwell School.
This is a required Signature Seminar for all undergraduate students in the Syracuse Santiago program.
* Note that the itinerary is subject to any official travel restrictions issued by local and/or national authorities.
PSC424 Dictatorships, Human Rights and Historical Memory in Chile and the Southern Cone
This course is taught in Spanish, with optional tutorials offered in English for students who need extra language support. Students who attend English tutorials or complete assignments in English are not eligible for SPA credit.
This course focuses on the military coup of 1973 and the systematic implementation of violence and fear as an effective method of control over society and as a formula for stability during the military government of Augusto Pinochet. Within this context, marked by the pain and suffering of certain sectors of Chilean society, this course aims to study this time period and evaluate its significances and contributions to the configuration of social, political and economic aspects of Chile today, highlighting the role of U.S. foreign policy in the installation of the Pinochet government as well as the U.S. role in the issue of human rights in Chile. Includes site visits to a former public prison for political detainees and other historical memory sites and institutions in Santiago (these visits are scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays).
Cross-listed with HST/IRP/LAS 424/PAI 624. Additional work is required of graduate students who register at the 600-level.
Prereq: SPA 202 or equivalent
Counts as an IDEA course requirement for Syracuse students.
PSC380.9 Introduction to Latin American Politics
Taught in Spanish at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica and may not be offered every semester. An analysis of the processes, structures and contents of Latin American politics during the 20th and 21st centuries. Pre-requisite: introductory political science course. (UC code: ICP 0105)
PSC380.8 Political Corruption in Latin America
Taught in Spanish at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica and may not be offered every semester. This course will study the ideas, range, levels, and forms of corruption, in terms of both structural and socio-cultural components, with an emphasis in the impact of globalization, privatization, neo-populism, lobbying, organized crime, poverty, and political patronage as factors that help explain the problem. (UC code: ICP 0125)
PSC380.6 Political Development of Chile (Desarrollo político de Chile)
Students enrolling in this course will achieve a comprehensive view of the political development of Chile and the role of institutions in this political evolution. Through lectures, forums, and field study, students will analyze the way in which these institutions have mediated conflict, adapted to authoritarianism, and transitioned to their current roles in the post-authoritarianism democracy. Los estudiantes alcanzarán un visión comprensiva del desarrollo político de Chile y del papel de las instituciones en esa evolución. Por medio de conferencias, foros, y estudios de campo, los estudiantes analizarán la manera en que estas instituciones han actuado como mediadoras de conflictos, se han adaptado al autoritarismo, y han efectuado la transición a sus nuevos papeles en la democracia posautoritaria. Class taught at Pontificia Universidad Católica and may not be available every semester.
PSC380.5 Chilean Foreign Policy (Politica exterior chilena)
This course studies the evolution of Chilean foreign policy from the 19th century to the present, with a particular emphasis on the last two decades. Students will examine the role of Chilean politics on the world stage through the lens of domestic and international political culture, addressing the issues of economic development, international society, and reinstated democracy. El curso estudia la evolución de la política exterior de Chile desde el siglo XIX hasta el presente, con particular atención a las dos ultimas décadas. Los estudiantes examinarán el papel de la política chilena en el escenario mundial a través del lente de la cultura política doméstica e internacional, prestando atención a los problemas del desarrollo económico, la sociedad internacional y la reinstaurada democracia. Class taught at Pontificia Universidad Católica and may not be available every semester.