Never forgive, Never Forget: the Chilean and Argentinean Dictatorships and its legacies
Explore two critical dictatorships of Latin America, Argentina and Chile, through the study of some of their historical and political contexts and current legacies in these countries' histories.
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This course delves into the political and historical context of the Chilean and Argentinian dictatorships to critically understand these periods. By understanding these dictatorships, we will also review the broader geopolitical context of the 20th-century dictatorships in Latin America. What is the difference between these two dictatorships? Why do they still matter? Was justice brought to the country and its victims? These are some of the questions that the course will address.
What will we cover?
We will cover some of the key political and historical moments and elements that characterize these dictatorships, including:
- USA interventions
- Communism
- Salvador Allende
- Human Rights
- Social movements of the 20th century
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Grasp the fundamental ideas around the dictatorships of Chile and Argentina
- Recognize the legacies of these dictatorships in Chile and Argentina current political affairs
- Critically examine the impact of the United States interventions.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable both for newcomers to the subject and for those who have some background knowledge. You will need a good grasp of English to keep up with the course. An ability and willingness to explore relevant shared resources will increase what you get out of the course.
However, as with most of our history, politics and current affairs courses, an open mind and a respectful willingness to listen to and think about views with which you do not always agree are more important than specific levels of skills.
Given the sensitive nature of some of the topics the course will explore, we also expect everyone to engage group and class discussions with respect and the willingness to learn from others.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This module will be highly interactive, prioritizing group discussions and student participation, encouraging them to connect with their prior knowledge. A wide range of resources will be used, such as music videos, photography, documentaries, relevant text extracts, and similar materials.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No, apart from note-taking materials.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
HPC282 Other Ways of Knowing: Indigenous Women Fighting Patriarchy in Latin America
HPC289 Environmental Activism in Latin America
HPC290 Struggles for Racial and Gender Justice in Latin America
Pilar Villanueva-Martinez is a Ph.D. Candidate in Latin American Cultural Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. With over eight years of experience in education, Pilar has become a specialist in teaching courses on Latin American cultures, history, social movements, music, and literature. In addition, she has taught Spanish courses catering to beginners, intermediates, and advanced learners at esteemed institutions like Bucknell University and the University of Texas at Austin. Moreover, she has extended her expertise to various community-engaged organizations, including the Biblioteca del Bicentenario and Casa Cultural el Chontaduro in Colombia. She is also the founder and editor of the Latin American magazine Zánganos, dedicated to disseminating arts, cultures, and activism from the region.
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A wide range of resources will be used, such as music videos, photography, documentaries, relevant text extracts, and similar materials. </p><p>No, apart from note-taking materials.</p><ul><li>HPC282 Other Ways of Knowing: Indigenous Women Fighting Patriarchy in Latin America</li><li>HPC289 Environmental Activism in Latin America</li><li>HPC290 Struggles for Racial and Gender Justice in Latin America</li></ul>HistoryHistories, memories & heritagevirtual696945HMI75NONEWed22/04/26 - 06/05/2618:30 - 20:3018:3020:303 sessions (over 3 weeks)31 to 4 weeksWeekdayOnlineOnlinePilar Villanueva MartinezBeginners, Some experience, Advanced, Suitable for allAvailable courses2026-04-22T00:00:00+00:00EveningApr 2026Culture, history & humanities6969Never forgive, Never Forget: the Chilean and Argentinean Dictatorships and its legaciesnever-forgive-never-forget-the-chilean-and-argentinean-dictatorships-and-its-legacies/hmi75-2526<p>Explore two critical dictatorships of Latin America, Argentina and Chile, through the study of some of their historical and political contexts and current legacies in these countries' histories.</p>0000-Available|2026-04-22 00:00:00<p>This course delves into the political and historical context of the Chilean and Argentinian dictatorships to critically understand these periods. By understanding these dictatorships, we will also review the broader geopolitical context of the 20th-century dictatorships in Latin America. What is the difference between these two dictatorships? Why do they still matter? Was justice brought to the country and its victims? These are some of the questions that the course will address.</p><p>Explore two critical dictatorships of Latin America, Argentina and Chile, through the study of some of their historical and political contexts and current legacies in these countries' histories.</p><p>We will cover some of the key political and historical moments and elements that characterize these dictatorships, including:</p><p>- USA interventions</p><p>- Communism</p><p>- Salvador Allende</p><p>- Human Rights</p><p>- Social movements of the 20th century</p><p>- Grasp the fundamental ideas around the dictatorships of Chile and Argentina</p><p>- Recognize the legacies of these dictatorships in Chile and Argentina current political affairs</p><p>- Critically examine the impact of the United States interventions.</p><p>This course is suitable both for newcomers to the subject and for those who have some background knowledge. You will need a good grasp of English to keep up with the course. An ability and willingness to explore relevant shared resources will increase what you get out of the course.</p><p>However, as with most of our history, politics and current affairs courses, an open mind and a respectful willingness to listen to and think about views with which you do not always agree are more important than specific levels of skills. </p><p>Given the sensitive nature of some of the topics the course will explore, we also expect everyone to engage group and class discussions with respect and the willingness to learn from others.</p><p>This module will be highly interactive, prioritizing group discussions and student participation, encouraging them to connect with their prior knowledge. A wide range of resources will be used, such as music videos, photography, documentaries, relevant text extracts, and similar materials. </p><p>No, apart from note-taking materials.</p><ul><li>HPC282 Other Ways of Knowing: Indigenous Women Fighting Patriarchy in Latin America</li><li>HPC289 Environmental Activism in Latin America</li><li>HPC290 Struggles for Racial and Gender Justice in Latin America</li></ul>HistoryHistories, memories & heritageconfigurable
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