Australian Aboriginal Studies
Politics in Australia
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Date: June 17 - July 8, 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: undergraduate students should have completed a foundation subject in humanities such as political science or related field; graduate students should have successfully completed a degree in above areas or be currently pursuing a graduate degree in a related field
Contact: OIE (studyabroad@carbon.cudenver.edu), AustraLearn (studyabroad@australearn.org)
Location
This course involves extensive travel on the east coast
of Australia including Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Heron Island, Gladstone and
Cairns. Students will visit various Australian universities during this course
and see a wide variety of destinations. Most remarkable is the visit to Heron
Island and the finale in Cairns.
Course and Credits Information
The program grants 6 credits (AN 4002/5008) from the
University of Colorado at Denver. The fascinating examination of the Australian
political system will offer you great insight into issues that you are likely
to encounter throughout your career. We will compare and contrast all elements
of the two relevant systems included in the program.
We will look at:
* The history of Australian Politics
* Political policy formulation
* The structure and role of the Public Service in Australian politics
* The roles of women, labor unions and other social, commercial, and ethnic
lobby groups in Australian politics.
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
$3,085 including lectures, field trips, accommodation
and most meals during the tour. Also includes flight to/from Heron Island and
Great Barrier Reef cruise. Not included: International airfare.