Academics

Academic Program

SIT semester programs include the following components: one-week orientation, intensive language study, homestay (in urban and rural areas), thematic seminar, field methods seminar, independent study project (last month of program), and program evaluation.

Culture, Development, and Social Justice
Examine the political history of Chile in a contemporary cultural context. Gain insights into the forces at play as Chile works to reconcile with its past while moving forward politically, socially, and economically.

Chile’s return to civilian rule after 18 years of military dictatorship has generated international interest. Recent efforts to prosecute former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet have spurred worldwide debate on human rights and social justice, while economic policies and the actions of increasingly vocal indigenous groups fuel further debate.

The engaging seaport city of Valparaíso and neighboring Viña del Mar serve as program bases. Excursions to nearby Santiago, intensive field study, and a homestay with indig-enous families provide a deeper appreciation of the attitudes, behaviors, practices, and values encompassed within the diverse Chilean landscape.

All students take the following courses:

• Culture, Development, and Social Justice Seminar.
• Intensive Language Study: Spanish.
• Field Study Seminar.
• Independent Study Project.

A listing of courses and syllabi can be found at:   Coursework: Culture, Development, and Social Justice.

Registration and Credits

Students participating in this program will be registered at the University of Oregon and will receive UO credits for courses taken on SIT programs. Students' course work will be reviewed and evaluated by appropriate academic departments at the UO. Students must keep everything pertaining to the independent study project.

Students are responsible for making sure that the courses they plan to take abroad will meet major and minor requirements. Students are advised to consult with their academic advisor about their plans to study in this SIT program.

Course Equivalencies

Courses in this program are approved on a periodic basis. The attached course equivalency shows the most recently approved courses. Courses that do not appear on this sheet will be approved for UO credit.

SIT Equivalencies

Host Program Website

For general information on SIT Study Abroad:  http://www.worldlearning.org/323.htm

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