Fall Semester
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has sponsored extraordinary study/travel programs to Australia since 1983. For those students who aspire to an education beyond the bounds of the classroom or campus by experiencing academic life of Australia in the fall term Semesters in Australia offer you the opportunity to experience this region of the world in the context of academe. Australia, “the-land-down-under”, attracts Westerners with its endless beaches, “awesome Outback” and friendly people with captivating accents. This program offers classes with individual attention from inspired professors in affiliation with Macquarie University.
Application Deadline: April 1; though late applications are sometimes taken. Please check with the International Programs Office for information on available positions.
Go to the Applications page to find out how to get an application.
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors from all disciplines. Preference is given to upperclassmen. Academic fit, maturity, motivation, and preparation are important. Attendance at orientation meetings is required.
Cost Includes:
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Chicago to Sydney and return. Due to airline restrictions, no deviations and/or late returns are allowed with the standard ticket; you are allowed to arrange your out ticket.
Site related courses generally include Australian Culture and Civilization, Geography of the South Pacific, Australian Literature, History of Australia, Natural Resources and Anthropology. Upper division credit. As an example, our most popular classes are outlined below under “Sample Core Class List”.
A UWSP faculty member, or appointee, will accompany the group and teach in his or her discipline.
Fall 2009: Dr. Joe Passineau Professor of Environmental Education Office: TNR1 0178 Phone: 715-346-3764
Anthropology 338 - Peoples of the Pacific 3 credits, GDR: SS1 (NW)
Ethnological survey; the cultural organization of Pacific societies and the significance of social change. This course is intended to introduce students to the peoples and cultures of the islands of the South Pacific. A particular focus of the course is on the way in which traditional societies are changing under the influence of migration, economic developments, foreign aid, military experimentation and the demonstration effect of Western styles of life.
English 383 ‑ Themes in Contemporary Australian Literature 3 credits, GDR: HU2
Geography of Australia, New Zealand, and the Southwest Pacific Islands as conditioned by environmental circumstances, native and alien cultural influences, and political affiliations.
History 312 - Regional History: Australia 3 credits, GDR: HU4
History informed by visits to historic locations and cultural centers with appropriate study and writing. This course is designed to introduce Wisconsin students to an overview of Australian history from the beginnings of European settlement to the present. The course mixes several central long-running themes in Australian history as well as covering several key persons, events and developments. The main theme of the course is the tensions that emerged between the inevitable development from an originally English migration of a distinctive society on the Australian continent, shaped by its environment, geography and indigenous societies. Students are encouraged to make comparisons and contrasts with the European experience in the American continent.
International Studies 381 - Culture and Civilization: Australia 3 credits required, GDR: HU4
Advanced survey within a specific country or region. A subtitle indicating the focus will be assigned each time the course is offered; may be repeated for credit under different subtitles. Topics may include: Aboriginal Australia, European Australia and Australian Art, etc.
Natural Resources 395 - Introduction to Environmental Study 3 credits, GDR: EL
Natural, social, and economic factors influencing the quality of our environment; ecological relationships and principles and their relation to population growth, pollution, resource allocation and depletion, conservation, technology, and urban and rural planning. The course is presented in the context of the state of the Australian environment. CNR major/minors may enroll in this course as NRES 499, which will count as a CNR elective; see the International Programs Office.
Wellness 199 A/A - Independent Study 1 credit, GDR: WL A/A
Obtain standardized forms and requirement packets from the International Programs Office.
Independent Study 1-3 credits
the Director / Associate Director of International Programs for advising. Procedures for approval must be followed; please make sure you have our instruction sheet.
Up to ten weeks before the start of the program, all fees except the initial $250 deposit will be refunded. After the time, tuition, airline, tour costs and housing charges are assessed. If the program would be cancelled, all fees will be refunded. Because exchange rates and airline prices fluctuate, International Programs reserves the right to cancel, surcharge, or to alter the program.
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