Study Australia - Australian History, Sport and Politics
Australia
- Sydney:
Sydney
- Canberra:
Canberra
- Queensland:
Cairns
- Northern Territory:
Darwin,
Kakadu
Term: Summer
Dates: Summer 2010 TBD
Description:
This program, conducted in conjunction with Georgetown University, will present a narrative overview of key topics in Australian history and explore some of the essential themes of the Australian experience. Through the lenses of Australia's sporting history, its political landscape and the development of the bush and Anzac mythologies we will uncover the nature of Australia's identity. Using a variety of teaching mediums (lectures, seminars, films and excursions), the program will introduce students to major aspects of the Australian experience. Some of the other major topics areas to be explored include: - What is/was the nature of traditional Aboriginal society, and how has that changed since colonisation?
- What are the major events and influences that have shaped contemporary Australian society?
- The development of culture in Australia 1788 to the present;
- The development and importance of the Bush and Anzac mythologies;
- The concept of Sport as (Australian) culture;
- Politics, racism and gender issues in Australian Sport;
- The development of Australian Liberal democracy;
- Indigenous Australians and contemporary political discourse;
- Constitutional systems, political parties and culture. What is the meaning and background of the Wik and Mabo decisions? Over a hundred years after Federation, why is Australia still not a republic? To what extent is there a distinctive Australian literary and visual culture? Is Australia really a classless society? How have Australians negotiated the complex series of relationships with their powerful allies (including the US) and near neighbours? These are some of the questions that will be addressed in the lecture/seminar series and related excursions.
Highlights:
* Includes guided travel to five distinct regions of Australia (Darwin, Kakadu, Canberra, Sydney and Cairns) * Earn academic credit transferable to your home degree * Participants take the core course and no electives. The program is stream-lined to be a "stand-alone" 90 hour program worth 6-8 U.S. credits
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
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Subject Areas :
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- Australian Studies
- Culture
- History
- Political Science/Politics
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Cost in US$: Summer 2009 = USD 5590; Summer 2010 = TBD
Cost Include Description:
The program fee includes tuition (worth 12 UNSW credits, generally 6-8 US credits, on a UNSW transcript); all accommodation; excursion costs; airport shuttle services; orientation programs; and a UNSW student card (allowing access to all UNSW facilities); all meals when camping in Kakadu National Park, light breakfast in Canberra, breakfasts and lunches in Sydney, and breakfasts and a final dinner in Cairns. The program fee does not include other meals or airfares.
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American
and Canadian
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Australia
Independently
or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Transcript
Year Founded: 1995
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