Universidad de Chile [Season 1, 2022-23] – APRU Virtual Student Exchange

Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Located in the capital Santiago, the 175-year old Universidad de Chile is the country’s oldest and main institution of higher education. In the areas of teaching and research the Universidad de Chile develops about 30% off all scientific and technological research at the national level. It is an autonomous, public and national university.

Since its founding in 1842, the Universidad de Chile’s faculty members and its alumni have been a key element in the development of new laws, new institutions and the frame of Chile’s social, political, economic, artistic and cultural system. The university, during this period, has had a strong influence in Latin American countries by way of training their human resources.

Among its first Presidents, was the Venezuelan humanist and jurist Professor Andrés Bello (1843-1865), and the Polish scientist & mineralogist Professor Ignacio Domeyko (1867-1883). Located in Santiago, with 19 Chilean Presidents being distinguished alumni. Two Chilean alumni were Nobel Prize winners in Literature – Gabriela Mistral (1945) and Pablo Neruda (1971). The University of Chile has an annual budget of approximately US$ 1.2 billion.

Website: https://www.uchile.cl/english

VSE Season 1, 2022-23: Courses offered by Universidad de Chile

Application Deadline

Students must submit an application to the VSE Central Office before:
July 27 2022 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time (UTC+8) (for all courses except EPNANOTAGRISUS-1);
August 15 2022 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time (UTC+8) (for EPNANOTAGRISUS-1 only)

Academic Requirements

Before applying, please make sure you have fulfilled the course offering university's academic requirements listed below:

Enrolment restricted to undergraduate students.

For more details, please contact the VSE coordinator at UChile.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Before applying, please make sure you have fulfilled the course offering university's English language proficiency requirements listed below:

English B1 (B2 recommended)

For more details, please contact the VSE coordinator at UChile.

Additional Application Requirements

UChile will request a copy of the Transcript or Records and Passport/National ID to every student.

For more details, please contact the VSE coordinator at UChile.

Course Information

Course information posted on this page are provided by the course offering university and may be changed or updated anytime without prior notice.

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Number of Credits	4
Offering Department	School of Agricultural Sciences
Course Teacher	Prof. Joseph Govan
Language of Instruction	English
First Day of Class	Aug 31, 2022
Last Day of Class	Nov 23, 2022
Course Component	Lecture
Mode of Teaching	Synchronous
Meeting Time	Wed 0900-1130
Time Zone	UTC-4 until Sep 4 / UTC-3 after Sep 4
Course Description	Nanotechnology and nanoscience are the study of very small particles and structures (between 100-1 nm). In this size range, materials exhibit distinct properties that are not found in the same materials in the macroscale. These properties permit applications in diverse areas like electronics, medicine and materials science. The course will integrate knowledge of chemistry, physics with the applications of nanotechnology and nanoscience in order to visualize its use in the agricultural and environmental sectors. To be studied are the different classes of nanomaterials investigated in nanoscience, their properties and creation.. It will give special emphasis in the application of these materials in agriculture and food production.
Course Outline	EPNANOTAGRISUS-1
Course Prerequisites/Restrictions	N/A
Points to Note for Students	N/A

Number of Credits	5
Offering Department	School of Arts
Course Teacher	Prof. Johanna Theile B.
Language of Instruction	English
First Day of Class	Aug 8, 2022
Last Day of Class	Dec 25, 2022
Course Component	Lecture	Pre-recorded Lecture
Mode of Teaching	Synchronous	Asynchronous
Meeting Time	Wed 0845-1000	N/A
Time Zone	UTC-4 until Sep 4 / UTC-3 after Sep 4
Course Description	The most important objective is to give student information about Chilean Heritage starting with the wonderful world of the Pre-Columbian art, Incas, and the arrival of the Spanish people our colonial time. The lights of art during different parts of the Chilean history, the biggest interpretation we had in art, literature, music, cinema, theater. Our heritage is tangible or intangible we have a lot to took. We will see the problems of heritage today in Chile what are like other parts of the world. The world is changing concepts are getting different and we see where Chile in this new system in clime change is, traffic of art, fake art and so one.
Course Outline	CMG471-370
Course Prerequisites/Restrictions	N/A
Points to Note for Students	Course recordings are available for VSE students.

Number of Credits	2
Offering Department	School of Public Affairs and Political Sciences
Course Teacher	Prof. M. Valdivieso
Language of Instruction	Spanish
First Day of Class	Aug 8, 2022
Last Day of Class	Dec 16, 2022
Course Component	Lecture
Mode of Teaching	Synchronous
Meeting Time	Fri 0900-1000, 1045-1145
Time Zone	UTC-4 until Sep 4 / UTC-3 after Sep 4
Course Description	El curso tiene un carácter teórico y práctico, orientadose en primer término a comprender y profundizar el análisis sobre el enfoque de género, así como su aplicación en la gestión pública y políticas públicas a nivel nacional e internacional. Para ello, quienes participan del curso revisarán enfoques teórico-conceptuales y de análisis, conocerán e indagarán en la experiencia de instituciones públicas que implementan políticas públicas de género o que integran esta perspectiva. Además de ello, se revisará de manera crítica la estrategia de transversalización de género (gender mainstreaming), a partir de sus bases conceptuales y políticas e indagarán en la experiencia de instituciones públicas que implementan iniciativas de transversalización de género, analizando sus implicancias para la igualdad de género en el ámbito público y en la sociedad.
Course Outline	TBA
Course Prerequisites/Restrictions	N/A
Points to Note for Students	N/A

Number of Credits	2
Offering Department	School of Public Affairs and Political Sciences
Course Teacher	Prof. Max Lastra
Language of Instruction	Spanish
First Day of Class	Aug 8, 2022
Last Day of Class	Dec 16, 2022
Course Component	Lecture
Mode of Teaching	Synchronous
Meeting Time	Wed, Fri 1800-1900
Time Zone	UTC-4 until Sep 4 / UTC-3 after Sep 4
Course Description	El Taller de CINE introduce a los estudiantes en el lenguaje audiovisual, desarrolla su capacidad creativa y entrega herramientas metodológicas para contar historias breves, grabadas con sus propios teléfonos móbiles, mediante una serie de ejercicios individuales y/o en pequeños grupos de trabajo. El taller se plantea como una instancia formativa para cualquier estudiante de nivel superior, sea cual sea el campo del saber al cual se adscriben. Se inserta como un instrumento necesario en nuestro mundo actual, tanto para comprender como para crear contenidos audiovisuales cuyas representaciones circulan profusamente en los más variados formatos y redes tecnológicas.
Course Outline	LIB526
Course Prerequisites/Restrictions	N/A
Points to Note for Students	N/A

Number of Credits	5
Offering Department	School of Public Affairs and Political Sciences
Course Teacher	Prof. Paz Millet
Language of Instruction	Spanish
First Day of Class	Aug 8, 2022
Last Day of Class	Dec 16, 2022
Course Component	Lecture
Mode of Teaching	Synchronous
Meeting Time	Mon 1615-1715; Wed 1045-1145
Time Zone	UTC-4 until Sep 4 / UTC-3 after Sep 4
Course Description	En un contexto internacional interdependiente y “pos” COVID 19, se abren interrogantes sobre cuál es el tipo de comunidad política más adecuada, reconociendo que los individuos y grupos pueden tener diversas pertenencias a comunidades locales, redes regionales y globales. Por ello, en este curso se analiza el proceso de globalización: conceptualización y debates. Particularmente se estudian los discursos en torno a la globalización y sus efectos en la seguridad internacional, la identidad, ciudadanía, derechos humanos y desarrollo. Igualmente, se da énfasis a los desafíos y oportunidades que plantea la mayor interdependencia en nuevos y viejos conflictos y amenazas, como el crimen organizado, amenazas asociadas al cambio climático, la lucha por recursos naturales, ciberseguridad y a las discusiones en torno a la migración internacional.
Course Outline	UCHILES12223-01
Course Prerequisites/Restrictions	N/A
Points to Note for Students	N/A

Number of Credits	4
Offering Department	School of Public Affairs and Political Sciences
Course Teacher	Prof. Ariel Ram
Language of Instruction	Spanish
First Day of Class	Aug 8, 2022
Last Day of Class	Dec 16, 2022
Course Component	Lecture
Mode of Teaching	Synchronous
Meeting Time	Mon, Wed 1045-1145
Time Zone	UTC-4 until Sep 4 / UTC-3 after Sep 4
Course Description	TBA
Course Outline	UCHILES12223-02
Course Prerequisites/Restrictions	N/A
Points to Note for Students	N/A

Number of Credits	5
Offering Department	School of Public Affairs and Political Sciences
Course Teacher	Prof. Irene Argil
Language of Instruction	Spanish
First Day of Class	Aug 8, 2022
Last Day of Class	Dec 16, 2022
Course Component	Lecture
Mode of Teaching	Synchronous
Meeting Time	Tue, Thu 1045-1145
Time Zone	UTC-4 until Sep 4 / UTC-3 after Sep 4
Course Description	El curso busca introducir a las y los estudiantes en la historia del pensamiento político en América Latina. Según un orden cronológico, serán observadas teorías, ideas, ideologías y doctrinas que han nutrido las formas de pensar y representar lo político y la política en Latinoamérica, desde los procesos de Independencia nacional hasta el tiempo presente.
Course Outline	UCHILES12223-03
Course Prerequisites/Restrictions	N/A
Points to Note for Students	N/A

Number of Credits	5
Offering Department	School of Public Affairs and Political Sciences
Course Teacher	Prof. Luis Garrido
Language of Instruction	Spanish
First Day of Class	Aug 8, 2022
Last Day of Class	Dec 16, 2022
Course Component	Lecture
Mode of Teaching	Synchronous
Meeting Time	Wed 0900-1000; Fri 1615-1715
Time Zone	UTC-4 until Sep 4 / UTC-3 after Sep 4
Course Description	Este curso está diseñado para presentar a les estudiantes una selección de los problemas y debates más importantes con respecto a la consolidación de la democracia en América Latina. Luego del fin de la Guerra Fría, en 1990, la mayoría de los países de l región (con la excepción de Cuba) adoptaron el Consenso de Washington y pasaron procesos de transiciones políticas de regímenes autoritarios a democracias electorales.
Course Outline	UCHILES12223-04
Course Prerequisites/Restrictions	N/A
Points to Note for Students	N/A

Number of Credits	5
Offering Department	School of Public Affairs and Political Sciences
Course Teacher	Prof. Luis Garrido
Language of Instruction	English
First Day of Class	Aug 8, 2022
Last Day of Class	Dec 16, 2022
Course Component	Lecture
Mode of Teaching	Synchronous
Meeting Time	TBA
Time Zone	UTC-4 until Sep 4 / UTC-3 after Sep 4
Course Description	This course is designed to introduce students to some of the most important problems and debates with regard to democratic consolidation in Latin America. After the Cold war ended, in 1990, most of Latin America's countries (with the exception of Cuba) embraced the Washington Consensus, and move from authoritarian regimes to electoral democracies. However, after almost 30 years some countries have experienced a wide range of impediments to reach democratic consolidation. For the most part, Latin American governments have failed to create, develop and consolidate strong and durable institutions, as well as in building a strong and effective civil society. After three decades, enthusiasm have been replaced by concern among Latin Americans, which calls into question the desirability of this system of government in the region (Diamond & Plattner, 2015).
Course Outline	UCHILES12223-05
Course Prerequisites/Restrictions	N/A
Points to Note for Students	N/A

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