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UNSW-Australian History, Sport & Politics |
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This program 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, students 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.
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. The first two weeks of the program are set in Darwin, in Australia’s ‘Top End’. The highlight during this period is a three-day camping expedition into Kakadu National Park viewing ancient Aboriginal rock art, crocodiles and spectacular scenery. At the end of week two, the program will transfer to Canberra, Australia’s capital and seat of government, where students will tour such national institutions as the Australian War Memorial and the Parliament of Australia. From there, until the end of week five, the program will be based at The University of New South Wales (UNSW) campus, located 20 minutes from downtown Sydney, Australia’s largest and most active city, and five minutes from the beachside suburb of Coogee. In week six, the program shifts to Cairns where students will finish classes and then be able to relax and participate in the wide range of activities available. For more program information, please visit the program website. |
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Direct Credit
available from the following:
[College of Liberal Arts]
If students complete courses while abroad from Purdue colleges that have not approved the program, they might be able to earn transfer credit for those courses. Students interested in pursuing transfer credit should discuss this with both their academic advisor and their study abroad advisor before applying to the program. |
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The program is open to Purdue students who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity and a desire to experience another culture. GPA Requirement: 2.8 on a 4.0 scaleLanguage Requirement: none |
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Course size is restricted to thirty students (maximum five from Purdue), allowing greater student participation and a more hands-on approach to learning. Lecturing will be done by professors of The University of New South Wales. |
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Students will be housed in a single room dormitories when on the UNSW campus and in a variety of accommodation styles when travelling, including shared, budget-style accommodation, serviced apartments and a few nights camping. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to an outside agency and what costs need to be paid after arrival at the overseas study location. This will vary by program. The program fee of $6,600 AUD will be paid to UNSW directly; the approximate amount is listed below in USD and is subject to change due to currency exchange rate fluctuation and inflation. UNSW requires a $1000 AUD deposit, which will be applied to the overall program fee. Purdue will invoice students for insurance and the study abroad fee. Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2009
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Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs (those funded by the State of Indiana such as Indiana Top Scholars) should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations. Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas. |
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For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents by the dates below. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To insure a place in a program, apply as early. As soon as a student submits an on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Consult the My Study Abroad page for the specific list of requirements for the chosen program since those can differ slightly from program to program. Applicants may also check on the status of their applications. After a student is approved for a program, s/he will receive additional information regarding any necessary supplemental paperwork, including any program-specific applications, and confirmation deposits.
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Purdue students who have come back to campus after participating in an overseas program are an excellent source of information. Click below to search for students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who went to the country you are interested in. |
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The websites listed below contain information of relevence to this program. Purdue Study Abroad is not responsible for the information at sites not maintained by Purdue; the accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu. |
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