Australia: Urban to Outback

  Australia

• Melbourne: 
Melbourne

Term: Summer 
Dates: July 3- July 30, 2010

Description: During this three-week program in Melbourne and our week-long visit to the remote northern outback of this nearly three million square mile nation/continent, you will gain an understanding of Australias cultural and environmental complexities. We will go on field trips to museums, art galleries, and botanical and zoological parks in Melbourne and also travel for a week in the Kimberley. Close observations of marsupials, birds, and plants will enhance your appreciation of Australias unique natural history. Readings will focus on themes of individual and national identity in the context of Australias history and cultures.

English 139 (4 units)
Topics in Literature
Intensive examination of literature considered in topical terms, not necessarily historically. May be repeated for credit when content differs.
GE credit: Writing

Nature and Culture 198 (4 units)
Directed Group Study
GE credit: None

Highlights: We will be taking field trips to musuems, art galleries, and botanical and zoological gardens in Melbourne as well as a weeklong visit to the remote Northern Outback. Proposed field trips include: Architecture of Melbourne, Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Botanical Garden, Queen Victoria Market, Wilson's Promontory and Fairy Penguins, National Gallery of Victoria, and the Victoria Museum, Aboriginal Gallery.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 6500

Students who enroll before the Accommodations and Activities Fee is posted will be notified via email as soon as the fee is available. If they choose to withdraw within 10 days of this notification, their deposit will be refunded.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad