Exploring Australian Education
Politics in Australia
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Date: July 8 - 29, 2001
Course/credit: 6 units of CU-Denver credit in anthropology (AN 4995/5995) Cost: $3,725 (does not include airfare)
Deadline: April 1, 2001
Prerequisites: both undergraduate and graduate students as well as practicing professionals are eligible for this course; undergraduate students should have completed foundation subjects in Education or a related field; graduate students should have successfully completed a degree in the above areas or be currently pursuing a degree in a related field; practicing professionals should be working in the field of education.
Contact: OIE (studyabroad@carbon.cudenver.edu), AustraLearn (studyabroad@australearn.org)
Location
The unique experiential learning program allows you to
experience it all while learning a great amount about the Australian education
system. This knowledge will undoubtedly be useful in your career! The program
begins in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia's only subtropical Capital City. Brisbane
is a modern, vibrant city, a great place to examine the practical ways in which
the needs of non-standard education issues are met in Australia.
Course and Credits Information
The program grants 3 credits from the University of Colorado
at Denver.
The special education topics will include:
* Physical and intellectual disadvantaged children
* Non-English speaking immigrants
* Children and adults living in remote, isolated communities
* Indigenous Australians
* Gifted children
The course promises to be a wonderful opportunity for students to benefit from
the successful educational practices and the spectacular environment in Australia
Accommodation
All accommodation is provided and is based on twin and
triple share.
Transportation
Students make their own flight arrangements. Airfare
may range from $1,000 to $1,500 per round trip ticket from Denver to Brisbane.
Program costs
$3,050 including lectures, field trips, accommodation
and most meals during the tour. Not included: international airfare.