Things to consider when researching short courses and Internships
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Art in the Outback
Art in the Outback is based at the University of New South Wales College
of Fine Arts (COFA) in the art area of Sydney. This program, intended for
practitioners, is designed to introduce art students to the unique visual,
historical and environmental aspects of the Australian landscape. Through
field work, formal lectures, studio work and museum visits students students
will receive an overview of Australian and Aboriginal art. The program visits
Darwin, Sydney, western New South Wales and Cairns. Dates: June 21 to August
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Contact:
Ann La Vigne
Continuing Education
Rhode Island School of Design
2 College Street
Providence, RI 02903-2787
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.risd.edu
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Study Abroad Summer School
University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW 2052
Phone: 011-61-2-9385-1445
Fax: 011-61-2-9385-1265
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.studyabroad.unsw.edu.au
Australian Aboriginal Studies
This course will examine the origins and history surrounding Australia's
Aboriginal people by using archaeological and "Dreamtime" perspectives.
Students will spend time in the bush learning from Aboriginal Australians
about their traditional relationships with their natural environment. Roles
played by archaeology and anthropology in the development and understanding
of human evolution will be explored. Date: June 4th - July 2nd 2000
Contact:
AustraLearn: US Center for Australian Universities
110 16th Street 3rd Floor
Colorado State University - Denver
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 800-980-0033
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.australearn.org
Australian History and Aboriginal Culture
Students will enroll in two Arts and Letters courses n Australian History
and Society and Aboriginal Peoples in Contemporary Australian Society. These
two courses are designed specifically for study abroad stduents and will
provide a substantial overview of Australian history and a related explanation
of the evolution of contemporary Australian society, as well as a unique
hands-on cross cultural expreience. Dates: June 15 - August 5th (2000)
Contact:
Study Australia
1200 Wales Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35213
Phone: 800-585-9658
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.study-australia.com
Dreaming Tracks to Super Highways: A Cross-Cultural Journey with
Indigenous Australians
This field-study excursion will last for 18 days and take students to a
series of site that are historically and spiritually significant to indigenous
Australians including Yuendumu, Uluru (Ayer's Rock), Glen Helen, Goose Bluff,
Kings Canyon, Devils Marbles and Alice Springs.One week prior to the excursion
on campus at James Cook University will be spent being introduced to the
works of indigenous storytellers and writers. Dates: July 1 - July 29
Contact:
Center for Education Abroad, Arcadia University
450 S. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038-3295
Toll Free: 1-866-927-2234
Fax: (215) 572-2174
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.arcadia.edu/cea
Summer School
Students will enroll in two courses "Australian History and Society"
and Aboroginal Peoples in Contemporary Australian Society". These two
courses are designed specifically for Study Abroad students and will provide
a substantial overview of Australian history and a related explanation of
the evolution of contemporary Australian society, as well as provide a unique
opportunity to become involved in an intensive, hands-on, cross cultural
experience.Dates: June 17 - August 8
Contact:
Mary-Anne Spalding
International Office
University of Notre Dame Australia
19 Mouat Street
Freemantle, WA 6160 AUSTRALIA
Fax: 011-61-8-9239-5544
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.nd.edu.au
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Art in the Outback
See listing in Aboriginal Studies section
Australian Adventure
Through a series of interactive lectures, field trips and visits, participants
are able to gain first-hand knowledge of life "down under". The
topics to be covered in the lecutre include Australian Music, Society, Art,
Literature, Economy, Education, Indigenous Studies, Sports, Politics and
Social Welfare. The course will be hosted in conjunction with the University
of Queensland, and supplemented with trips to remote areas. Dates: June
- August
Contact:
Office of International Education
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY 13126
Phone: 1-888-4-OSWEGO
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.oswego.edu/~intled
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Australian Adventure
See listing in Art section
Australian Media, Environment and Culture
This course is aimed at media/communication, environmental and liberal arts
students. It will provide an overview of the Australian media and examine
its role in reporting about and shaping the public's view about the unique
natural resources and enviroment of Australia, by asking questions such
as "What environmental issues have shaped Australian culture and identity"?
Development issues surrounding the 2000 Olymic games in Sydney and threats
to wildlife and habitias will be examined. Dates: 21 June - August 2
Contact:
Office of Study Abroad
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1035
Phone: 517-353-8920
Fax: 517-432-2082
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.studyabroad.msu.edu/
Australian History and Aboriginal Culture
See listing in Aboriginal Studies Section
Australian / New Zealand Expedition
The academic program will follow a 400 mile route while in New Zealand,
while depending on the course you select in Australia you will either travel
by van or air. Three semester hours in Anthropology, Sociology, Education,
Health Care, Nursing, Psychology, Library Science or Biological Sciences.
One semester hour in International Studies also available. May 12 to June
2, 2001
Contact:
Dr. Bob Wales
University of Southern Mississippi
Center for International Education Box 10047
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0047
Phone: 601-266-4344
Fax: 601-266-5699
Web: www-dept.usm.edu/~cice/
Beyond Fatal Shores: Australian History
This program, run in conjunction with the University of New South Wales,
allows students to take the core subject plus one elective subject in key
themes in Australian history and introduce students to major aspects of
the Australian experience. What are the major events and influences that
have shaped contemporary Australian society? To what extent is there a destinctive
Australian literary and visual culture? Is Australia really a classless
society? The program visits Darwin, Sydney, Frasier Island and Cairns. Dates:
June 21 - August 2
Contact:
Summer International Programs
Georgetown University
SSCE Box 571012
Washington, DC 20057-1012
Phone: 202-687-6184
Fax: 202-687-8954
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.georgetown.edu/programs/oip/os
Crime and the Media in Australia
This intensive four week course examines the way hournalists and
media organizations report and construct news about crime and criminal justice
matters. Students can expect to gain 6 US course credits. Topics include
media forms and processes, coverage of bizarre or high profile crimes, media
law, ethical issues, investigative reporting, Aboriginal justice issues
and crime facts and fiction. There is a research component and field work.
Contact:
Martin Crawford
Short Courses Program
Office of Student Recruitment
Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD, 4229
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 011-61-7-5595-1093
Fax: 011-61-7-5595-4062
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bond.edu.au
Summer School
See Listing in Aboriginal Studies section
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Contemporary Issues in Math Education
This course, offered at the Masters level, will be led by faculty of the
Australian Catholic University and will consist of a mixture of seminar-style
classes, school visits and school related assessment takes. Topics to be
addressed are: changing mathematics content around the world, characteristics
of quality teaching, building relevance into mathematics, the impact of
technology on math curricula (calculator, multimedia, spreadsheets) and
international students. Dates: three weeks in July
Contact:
Professor Richard Evans
Plymouth State College
Department of Mathematics Education
Plymouth, NH 03264
Phone: 603-535-2487
Email: [email protected]
or
Dr. Doug Clark
Mathematics Teaching and Learning Centre
Australian Catholic University
P O Box 213
Oakleigh, VIC 3166 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 011-61-3-9563-3628
Email: [email protected]
Meeting Special Education Needs
Exploring Australian Education, July 2nd - June 30th, 2000
Contact:
AustraLearn: US Center for Australian Universities
110 16th Street 3rd Floor
Colorado State University - Denver
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 800-980-0033
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.australearn.org
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Engineering Beyond 2000: An Engineering Perspective
This course for engineering students explores energy efficiency and renewable
energy technologies. The program consists of nine ten-hour units on the
above topics combining lectures, laboratory work, computer simulations and
field work. The program travels to Darwin, Sydney, Central Australia and
Cairns. Dates: June 21 - August 2
Contact:
Study Abroad Summer School
University of New South Wales
Sydney, 2052
Phone: 011-61-2-9385-3727
Fax: 011-61-2-9385-1265
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.unsw.edu.au/studyabroad
Engineering and the Environment
This course deals with the relatively new, but rapidly growing field of
environmental engineering. It examines some of the impacts on the environment
caused by traditional mining, civil and industrial engineering practices.
A series of on-site cases will illustrate some of the challenges in environmental
engineering and the way these challenges have been met in Australia. Dates:
July 2nd to June 30th 2000
Contact:
AustraLearn: US Center for Australian Universities
110 16th Street 3rd Floor
Colorado State University - Denver
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 800-980-0033
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.australearn.org
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Australian Eco Tour
This program gives you the unique opportunity to travel from Sydney to
the most remote roadhouses in the Outback while studying the plants, animals
and geological features of Australia. It will emphasize the basic concepts
in environmental education for primary and secondary schools, studying the
national parks of Australia and also paying special attention to the cultural
relationships between people and environment, especially through artwork.
This five week program will allow students to travel by an air-conditioned,
toilet and video equipped coach, and camp out at night in recognized campgrounds
in tents or in bunkhouse accommodations. This six credit program is open
to all students with good academic standing. The deadline for applications
is March 1. Approximate dates for this program: June 22-July 23
Contact:
State University of New York at New Paltz
Center for International Programs
75 S. Manheim Blvd., Suite 9
New Paltz, NY 12561
Phone: 845-257-3125
Fax: 845-257-3129
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.newpaltz.edu/oie
Australian Environment
An unparalled opportunity to experience and to understand a variety of Australia's
ecosystems. The course will emphasise the ways in which native plants and
vertebrate animals have adapted to these diverse habitats. Extensive fieldwork
and travel (to Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Central Australia. Weeks three
through five are in Sydney at University of New South Wales. Program concludes
in Cairns.) Dates: June 16 - August 2
Contact:
Study Abroad Summer School
University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW 2052
Phone: 011-61-2-9385-1445
Fax: 011-61-2-9385-1265
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.studyabroad.unsw.edu.au
Australian Fisheries and Wildlife
This is an upper level program available to biology majors and to other
science majors who have included some biology in their program. Lecture
topics include: Australian marine and terrestrial environments - past and
present, wildlife conservation and management strategies, fisheries management
in Australia, threats to Australian marine fauna from introduced species
and how this might be managed and marine mammals, snakes, turtles and crocodiles.Dates:
June 21 - August 2
Contact:
Office of Study Abroad
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1035
Phone: 517-353-8920
Fax: 517-432-2082
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.unsw.edu.au/studyabroad/
Australian Wildlife and Conservation
A six week course that explored the physical and biological nature of selected
Australian landscapes. The course, which is equivalent to an introductory-level
science course, includes extensive field-study excursions - from Kakadu
National Park to Cairns, on the Great Barrier Reef. From rain forests and
rock caostlines, to coral reefs and arid interior landscapes, study Australian
conservation strategies with the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife
Service. Dates: June 23 - August 5.
Contact:
Center for Education Abroad, Arcadia University
450 S. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038-3295
Toll Free: 1-866-927-2234
Fax: (215) 572-2174
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.arcadia.edu/cea
Duke in Australia: Biogeography
The program focuses on the distribution of plants and animals in space
and time as determined by the interaction of geophysics, geology, climate
and evolutionary history. There will be special emphasis on the unique terrestrial
and marine faunas and floras of the Australian continent. Students participating
in this program are also required to choose one of the elective subjects
on offer. The program visits Darwin, Sydney, Lady Elliot Island & Cairns.
Dates:June 21- August 2
Contact:
Duke University
Foreign Academic Programs
121 Allen Building Box 90057
Durham, NC 27708-0057
Phone: 919-684-2174
Fax: 919-684-3083
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.aas.duke.edu/study_abroad/
Field Studies in Environmental Studies and Australian History
This summer abroad program is designed to give students a unique insight
into Australia; its land and its people. It will be of interest to participants
from a wide range of discliplines who share a common desire to experience
this remarkable country. Travel will be to Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane and
up the entire Northern Queensland coast. Environmental Studies and Australian
History are required subjects.
Dates: June 26th to July 31st, 2000
Contact:
AustraLearn: US Center for Australian Universities
110 16th Street 3rd Floor
Colorado State University - Denver
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 800-980-0033
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.australearn.org
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Energy Tomorrow: an Engineering Perspecitve and Management Perspective
This course for engineering students explores energy efficiency
and renewable energy technologies. Consisting of nine 10-hour units on topics
such as World Energy, Energy Storage, Biomass and Liquid Fuels, Photovoltaic
devices and Sytems and more.
Contact:
Study Abroad Summer School
University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW 2052
Phone: 011-61-2-9385-1445
Fax: 011-61-2-9385-1265
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.studyabroad.unsw.edu.au
Graduate School of Business Summer School Program
Offering a number of courses in Finance, Management, Marketing and Human
Resources, the courses will operate from May 21 to August 18, 2001. Students
are able to enroll in either three or four courses that fit their needs
with each course worth 10 credit points or 36 hours face to face with a
lecturer. Sample of courses are Investments and Risk Management, to Money
and Banking, to Human Resource Management, plus more.
Contact:
International Development Office
University of Newcastle
Callaghan, NSW 2308
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 011-61-5-4921-6258
Fax: 011-61-2-4921-7016
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.gsb.newcastle.edu.au
International Business Topics in Australia
Dates: July 2nd to July 30th, 2000
Contact:
AustraLearn: US Center for Australian Universities
110 16th Street 3rd Floor
Colorado State University - Denver
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 800-980-0033
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.australearn.org
International Leadership Seminar
This program will examine leadership strategies and teach students the effective
use of leadership skills
in a multicultural setting. Dates: May
Contact:
Dr. Victor Udin
International Programs Cordinator
College of Education
Phone: 515-294-1010
Fax: (515) 294-0269
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.public.iastate.edu/~vaudin/
USAP Short Programs
Australia - USA Study Abroad Partnership (AUSAP) offers a variety of short
courses, study tours, internships and special programs for teachers. Dates:
Year round
Contact:
AUSAP
Marywood University
School of Continuing Education
2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509-1598
Phone: 888-231-9606
Fax: 717-343-5030
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.marywood.edu/ausap
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Australian Fisheries and Wildlife
See Listing in Environmental Studies section
Environmental Management of Tropical Reef and Island Ecosystems
Through a combinaion of lectures and field-based expeditions, students will
gain a first-hand understanding of the ecology of coral reefs, and major
management strategies. Field study is also involved. During these expeditions
students will gain practical experience in coral reef monitoring techniques.
Expeditions are ar Oprheus Island, Pelorus Island and the Kelso Reef on
the Outer Barrier Reef.
Contact:
Center for Education Abroad, Arcadia University
450 S. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038-3295
Toll Free: 1-866-927-2234
Fax: (215) 572-2174
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.arcadia.edu/cea
Ocean and Reef Ecology
This is a program conducted in conjunction with the of New South Wales.
It examines the biodiversity and ecology of temperate and tropical marine
habitats of Australia. Studies will include a comparative analysis of the
phycological, invertebrate, vertebrate and physical components of the ecosystems
of south-east Australia and the Great Barrier Reef. The program vists Darwin,
Sydney, Lady Elliot Island and Cairns. Fieldwork options include seining,
snorkelling and scuba diving. Dates: June 21 - August 2
Contact:
Dr. Jon Shenker
Department of Biological Sciences
Florida Institute of Technology
150 West University Boulevard
Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: 407-768-8000 ext. 8145
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.fit.edu/
Tropical Marine Science on the Great Barrier Reef
This program will be of interest to participants from science discliplines
who want to experience Australia and its tropical waters as well as a unique
opportunity to study the marine science wonders of Australia. Opportunities
will also be given for excursions and activities such as snorkeling or scuba
diving. Program venues include: Stradbroke Island Research Station, Gladstone
Coast, Central Queensland University and the Orpheus Island Research Station.
Dates: May 29th to June 29th, 2000
Contact:
AustraLearn: US Center for Australian Universities
110 16th Street 3rd Floor
Colorado State University - Denver
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 800-980-0033
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.australearn.org
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Acting for the Camera: Introduction to Screen Performance
A highly personalized opportunity for students to enhance their acting abilities
in front of the camera by working one-on-one with a director. (First two
weeks are in Darwin, and there is a three-day camping field excursion into
Kakadu National Park. Weeks three through five are in Sydney at NIDA. Program
conculdes in Carins). Dates: June 16 - August 2
Contact:
Beaver College Center for Education Abroad
450 S. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038-3295
Toll Free: 1-888-BEAVER-9
Fax: (215) 572-2174
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.beaver.edu/cea
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Politics in Australia
This course will examine the Australian political system including the three
tiered system of government, the parliamentary system, electoral processes,
and political policy formation, presentation and implementation. The roles
of women, labor unions and other social, commercial and ethnic lobby groups
in Australian politics will be discussed. Field visits to parliament sessions
and government councils will be included. Dates: July 2nd to August 6th,
2000
Contact:
AustraLearn: US Center for Australian Universities
110 16th Street 3rd Floor
Colorado State University - Denver
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 800-980-0033
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.australearn.org
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International Sport School
This program allows students to take a master course in either rugby, golf,
tennis or swimming while undertaking an academic program. Students will
spend a minimum of one and a half hours of physical and skills training
on four days of each week supplemented with lectures and training from guest
coaches and UNSW team members. The academic program is the History and Culture
of Sport in Australia.
Contact:
Study Australia
1200 Wales Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35213
Phone: 800-585-9658
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.study-australia.com
Sport in Australia
In celebration of the Olympic Year 2000, AustraLearn will office Sport in
Australia. This 4 week course includes visit throughout Sydney, Canberra,
and the Olympic sites in/around Sydney. Dates: June 5th to July 1st, 2000
Contact:
Contact:
AustraLearn: US Center for Australian Universities
110 16th Street 3rd Floor
Colorado State University - Denver
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 800-980-0033
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.australearn.org
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Certificate in Veterinary Studies
This program is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a veterinary
medicine career, enrolled in graduate program or have professional experience
in the area. Students will visit small and large animal structures, wildlife
sanctuaries, and rural cattle and horse ranches. Local experts will also
be invited to lecture. Dates: TJune 28th to July 19th, 2000
Contact:
AustraLearn: US Center for Australian Universities
110 16th Street 3rd Floor
Colorado State University - Denver
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 800-980-0033
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.australearn.org
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Australian Winter Session
The CCSA Australia Program will expose students to the wonderful world "down
under". Courses available for students are Australian Art: History
and Practice, Radiologic Imaging Sciences in Australia, Barrier Reef and
Coastal Rainforest Ecology (studying firsthand communities associated with
the Great Barrier Reef), Horses Down Under (raising and producing of horses
in Australia & the US), International Business, Australian Health Care,
Photography in Australia and Comparative Government and Politics.
Dates: December 26 - January 9
Contact:
CCSA Northern Kentucky University
BEP 301 Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Phone: 800-319-6015
Fax: 606-572-6650
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.nku.edu/ccsa
From Script to Screen
Now in its seventh year, the Summer School in Filmmaking: From Script
to Screen held on campus at the University of Melbourne, offers
intensive teaching in all aspects of film production. Each day or
session is taught by leading Australian film industry practitioners in the
their area of expertise. The course is designed to cover the essential skills,
basic knowledge and industry insight needed to make films, knowledge that
would normally require years of experience to acquire, and will equip participants
with the confidence, knowledge and skills to start a career in film or television
and translate their own ideas and visions to the screen. More exciting than
a film festival. More real than film itself. You can begin to understand
the enormous skill and energy that goes into that smoothly finished product
on the screen and find your own part in it. Dates: Monday January 7, 2002
- January 30th. Students need not take entire range of program. Dates are
flexible.
Contact:
Tel: International 61 3 93475035 Fax: 61 3 9349 4443
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Web: www.summerfilmschool.com
Sydney Summer School
The University of Sydney Summer School provides an opportunity for international
students to study university courses during January and February at the
undergraduate level from the factulties of Arts, Economics, Health Sciences,
Law, Medicine, Science and Orange Agricultural College. The small group
teaching maximises learing, and allows for credit transfer. Dates: January
and February
Contact:
University of Sydney Summer School
Phone: 011-61-2-9351-5542
Fax: 011-61-2-9351-5888
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.usyd.edu.au/su/summerschool/
Winter Session
A wide range of courses is available to choose from across faculty areas
including Arts, Commerce, Creative Arts, Engineering, Health and Behavioral
Sciences, Informatics, Law and Science. The courses are offered as intensive
8 week programs comparable to the 14 week semester courses. Classes are
held with Australian students and some courses include field trips. Dates:
December to February
Contact:
Study Abroad Coordinator
International Office
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW 2522 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 011-61-2-4421-3955
Fax: 011-61-2-4421-3499
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.uow.edu.au
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See Listings for Sydney "Summer" School & Winter Session in Winter Art Studies Section
See listing for Australian Winter Session under Winter Arts courses
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Agriculture and Rural Field Studies
As a participant you will journey through the pastoral regions of Australia
and New Zealand on a tour mingled with brief views of the magnificent Australian
cities and their surrounding coastal areas. Topics covered will be tropical
crops, sheep and cattle, Great Barrier Reef, fish farmers, coffee, tea,
dairying and deer. Dates: December 19 - January 17
Contact:
AustraLearn: US Center for Australian Universities
110 16th Street 3rd Floor
Colorado State University - Denver
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 800-980-0033
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.australearn.org
From Corals to Kaikoura - Temperate and Tropical Marine Systems
The unique program visits some of the most amazing locations in Australia
and New Zealand in a comparitive study of marine systems during the Southern
Hemisphere summer. The program covers the principal concepts of tropical
and temperate marine systems through a series of lectures. Emphasis will
be placed on field projects that will amplify the lecture material. Dates:
January 6 - February 17 (2001)
Contact:
Study Australia
1200 Wales Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35213
Phone: 800-585-9658
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.study-australia.com
Maritime and Environmental History of the South Coast - A Sailing
Adventure
This course traces the history and influence of Eurpoean interaction with
the marine and coastal environment of the south coast of Western Australia.
The physical and biological characteristics of the south coast are explored
in detail. The course will also examine the historical and contemporary
scientific reports. The course will be split between class time for the
first two weeks, with the remaining time on the STS Leeuwin. Dates: Jan.
9 - Feb 9th (2001)
Contact:
Study Australia
1200 Wales Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35213
Phone: 800-585-9658
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.study-australia.com
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Winter Down Under
Winter Down Under is a special program designed for students who wish to
become acquainted with Australian life and can take advantage of Intersession
to earn three credits. Students will be hosted by the University of Queensland,
located in Brisbane. Site visits will be made to various Australian business
organizations to enhance the students learning experience and gain knowledge
about doing business in the Pacific Rim. Participants earn a total of 3
undergraduate credits. Students will be housed with families that are associated
with the University of Queensland. Participants have found that living with
a family, particularly over the New Year, gives a wonderful insight into
the Australian culture. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Acceptance
into the program is based on academic standing, recommendations, and a personal
study statement. The 1999/ 2000 program will begin December 27, arriving
in Australia on December 29, and finish January 20, arriving in the US on
January 21. Entire costs for the program, including tuition, housing and
airfare are estimated to be around $3800. Contact
Kylie Asquith
Study Abroad Advisor
Office of International Education
102 Rich Hall
SUNY Oswego
Oswego NY 13126
Toll Free: 888 4 OSWEGO
Facsimile: 315 341 2477
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.oswego.edu/~intled
See listing for Australian Winter Session under Winter Arts courses
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Marine Ecology of Temperate Australia
This course provides a general grounding in the major concepts of contemporary
marine ecology, and detailed study and analysis of temperate Australian
marine systems. The course includes field work, laboratory practicals, lectures,
tutorials, and workshops under the guidance of an international staff of
outstanding marine scientists. The majority of the course will be delivered
at Flinders University's Lincoln Marine Science Center. Dates: January 2000
Contact:
Peter Miller
Study Abroad Advisor, International Office
Flinders University
GPO Box 2100
Adelaide, SA 5001 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 011-61-8-8201-2727 or in US 800-686-3562
Fax: 011-61-8-8201-3177
Email: [email protected]
Web: adminwww.flinders.edu.au/intloff/home.html
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Criminal Justice in Australia
Presented by Michigan State University, this six week program of lectures,
and field trips offers a unique opportunity to study people, government,
public policies and justice sytstems first hand. Participants also study
the the traditional and emerging public policy in several areas of importance
to contemporary Australia. Dates: Call for dates
Contact:
Office of Study Abroad
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1035
Phone: 517-353-8920
Fax: 517-432-2082
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.unsw.edu.au/studyabroad
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See listing for Australian Winter Session in the Winter Art section
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Australian National Internship Program
The program provides access to internship placements for Australian and
overseas university students. These placements can be with the Federal parliament,
the Australian Public Service, the Australian Capital Territory Assembly
or Service, The Australian Council for Overseas Aid, Greening Australia,
Keep Australia Beautiful National Association, social policy or non-government
peak and community organizations. Students complete a research project under
the supervision of academic staff for which they receive an academic grade.
Dates: February, mid-May or late-July.
Contact:
Australian National Internships Program
Asia Pacific School of Economics and management
PO Box 1874
Canberra, ACT 2601 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 011-61-2-6279-8540
Fax: 011-61-2-6279-8541
Email: [email protected]
Web: online.anu.edu.an/anip/
CIC / AESOP Internship
This program offers qualified students the opportunity to blend work experience
with specific learning objectives and structured reflection. Most placement
options are in Australian national and state parliaments, goverment agencies;
and in print and electronic mass media and public relations agencies. Placements
in the private sector and non-profit agencies are possible. Students will
participate in an orientation sessions, complete internship duties, attend
occasional workshops, and complete written projects such as a journal, exit
report and research papers. Dates: 8 - 16 weeks in mid-May, late July or
February
Contact:
CIC/AESOP Internships in Australia
Office of Study Abroad
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1035
Phone: 517-353-8920
Fax: 517-432-2082
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.unsw.edu.au/studyabroad
Custom Designed Internship
AustraLearn offers two types of custom internships, Study Abroad (internship
will be arranged before or after a semester of study) and Professional Development
(for recent college graduates looking for international experience in a
professional field before entering the job market or graduate school.) Possible
areas include business studies, communications, law, politics, arts, social
work, eco-tourism, biology and primary producation. All internships are
individually arranged. Dates: Year round
Contact:
AustraLearn: US Center for Australian Universities
110 16th Street 3rd Floor
Colorado State University - Denver
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 800-980-0033
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.australearn.org
Education Australia Internship
Professional Development Internships and Work Experience Internships are
arranged for periods of 6 weeks and up, through Global Education Designs,
located in Brisbane. Internships - usually unpaid, are custom designed to
fit the individual and may be arranged in any major Australian center.
Contact:
Dr. Maurie Howe
Education Australia
PO Bos 2233
Amherst, MA 01004
Phone: 800-344-6741
Fax: 413-549-0741
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.javanet.com/~edaust
Internships International
These internships, covering ALL, discliplines and fields, provide valuable
exposure to foreign markets. Internships International provide the following
services: placement in the internship, counselling and assessment in the
early stages, a "survival kit" including a list of possible housing
sources, assistance in addressing administrative procedures and sample publications.
Internships International offers the opportunity to add a foreign dimention
to a college or graduate degree. Dates: Year round
Contact:
July Tilson
Internships International
1116 Cowper Drive
Raleighm NC 27608
Phone: 919-832-1575
People to People International
People to People offers upper level undergraduates and graduate students
an opportunity to participate in two month, full time, unpaid work assignments.
Internship possibilities in the past have included: international business/marketing,
photo journalism, health/nursin, Department of Primary Industries, Central
Queensland University and environmental research. Help with arranging homestays
is available. Dates: June 16 - August 16
Contact:
Kim Flynn
People to People International
501 East Armour Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64109
Phone: 816-531-4701
Fax: 816-561-7502
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ptpi.org/studyabroad/
Social Work Placemernt
The School of Social Administration and Social Work offers overseas social
work students the opportunity to take their field placements in Adelaide.
Students are provided with social work practice experiences in one of Adelaide's
human service agencies under the supervision of a qualified social worker
from that agency and an academic staff member from Flinders. The length
of the program is dependant on the student's professional requirements.
Dates: Year round
Contact:
Associate Professor Lesley Cooper
School of Social Administration and Social Work
Flinders University of South Australia
GPO Box 2100
Adelaide, SA 5001 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 011-61-8-8201-2206
Fax: 011-61-8-8201-3960
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ssn.flinders.edu.au/soad/
South Australian Internship
The program offers placement in a wide and diverse range of public sector
sites, with links to 50 South Australian organizations. Students may undertake
research and gain experience in areas such as theatre and television, environmental
agencies, Aboriginal services, women's services and disability services.
Dates: July to November
Contact:
Lizzie Summerfield
International Programs Office
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA 5005 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 011-61-8-8303-5252
Fax: 011-61-8-8232-3741
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.arts.adelaide.edu.au/arts-web
Sydney Internship
The program is divided into parts. The first seven weeks help students become
familiar with Sydney and prepare them for their internship. They enroll
in a mandatory "Introduction to Australia" course and chose an
additional. The final seven weeks are assigned internships geared towards
their individual interests in the following areas: advertising & public
relations, arts, business and economics, hospitality administration, media
(journalism, broadcasting, film) politics, and social sciences. Dates: 13
weeks (May - August)
Contact:
Kimberlee Bremser
Boston University International Programs
232 Bay State Road, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-9888
Fax: 617-353-5402
Email: [email protected]
Sydney Summer Internship
Earn academic credit, enhance professional knowledge and improve parctical
skills through a quality six-week placement in one of Sydney's leading public
institutions or commercial interprises. Placements are available in a broad
range of areas including business; social sciences; humanities; and the
visual, fine and graphic arts. Dates: June 1 - July 14.
Contact:
Center for Education Abroad, Arcadia University
450 S. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038-3295
Toll Free: 1-866-927-2234
Fax: (215) 572-2174
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.arcadia.edu/cea