Course Description:
This course incorporates into its central program the importance of oral communication, the development of vocabulary and the study of diverse cultural practices in the country of Chile.
Objectives of the Course:
Promote the development of oral expression in the Spanish language through related themes of Chilean culture and expressing opinions.
Course Contents:
Historic Themes
• Precolombian period in Chile
• Colonial Period
• The War of the Pacific
• Latifundia system and Agrarian Reform
• The Coup d'etat/ Overthrow of the Gov't
• Government of Pinochet
• Democratic Period(1990- 2006)
Themes of Chilean Culture
• Regional composition of the country
• Natural resources
• Chilean mythology
• Chilean music
• Chilean education system
Themes for Conversation and Debate
• Child labor
• Animal abuse and trafficking
• Environment
• “Hombres y mujeres de hoy en día”
• Chile and Globalization
Evaluation:
The course will consist of sumative evaluations related to Chilean culture. Individual students will also have an oral exposition where they will be evaluated on different aspects such as content, vocabulary, grammar, presentation and fluency. The course will conclude with an oral exam related to the themes discussed in class.
Referencias Bibliográficas:
Allende, Isabel. Mi País Inventado, Sudamericana, 2003
Larraín, Jorge. Identidad Chilena, Lom Ediciones, 2001.
Concha Cruz, Alejandro. Historia Escolar de Chile, Bibliográfica Internacional SA, 2002.
Corripio Fernando. Diccionario de Ideas Afines, Editorial Herder, Barcelona, 1991.
Alarcos Llorach, Emilio. Gramática de la Lengua Española, Espasa Calpe SA, 1999.
Sitios Web:
http://www.icarito.cl
http://www.memoriachilena.cl
http://diario.elmercurio.com
http://www.latercera.com
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