First, we will study the climate, landscapes, plants and animals (mammoths!) of the last two million years, focusing on the northern hemisphere and the Pacific Northwest; second, our own fossil and archaeological records over the last seven million years, from the appearance of the first hominines to the beginnings of agriculture. We will emphasize throughout how we gather and interpret the evidence upon which we base our account.

In this program we will analyze Latin America’s historical, cultural and political condition through sociological and economics viewpoints. The concepts we’ll learn from sociology will help us understand the historical international context that produced the current socio-political and economic conditions of the region. The program will also cover the theory of International Economics and we will demonstrate how concepts such as international finance and international trade apply to present-day Latin American issues. Issues explored will include poverty, foreign debt, migration, remittances, fair trade, capital flight, unequal competition and Latin America’s role in today’s globalized world.

This program will prepare students for travel to Chile (optional group contract) spring quarter.

This is a graduate course, offered through the Master of Public Administration program, which may be open to undergraduate students. See www.evergreen.edu/mpa/courseinfo.htm for more information.