Explore the diverse and expanding nature of communication
practices throughout Australia. Over the course of three weeks students will
travel to Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane and the Gold Coast to critically analyze
the nature, value, and approaches of effective communication from various
angles. Students will learn the role of communication in social, political,
corporate, and economic contexts by meeting with and learning from various
Australian communication organizations. This three week program is packed with
tours, workshops, and cultural excursions, and is worth six credits.
Australia wide; including Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, and
the Gold Coast
http://www.canberra.edu.au/study-abroad/at-uc/home/short-term-programs/global-communication-practice
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP Direct Summer for all ISEP member students
COURSES
Students will explore the theories and practice of global
communication across the fields of tourism, sport, and culture, particularly as
it relates to the changing concepts of media industries and audiences;
political communication and public affairs; public relations; corporate
communication including integrated marketing communication and advertising,
events and campaigns. The course is worth 6 credit points and is broken into
two academic parts (A and B); both parts must be completed for the grade and
credits to be awarded. Part A consists
of a personal reflection (500 words), a research proposal (1,500 words), and a
research presentation in the form of a video blog. Part B consists of a daily
journal/blog entries to critically evaluate and reflect on the student’s
individual experience while in Australia, and the research report (2,500 words)
addressing the research topic and proposal developed in Part A.
Sydney, New South
Wales: The economic and social role
of integrated communication across tourism, sport and culture
Days 1-7: Highlights include tours of Sydney tourism
spots such as Circular Quay, The Rocks, Ferry rides to Bondi Beach and Manly. Visits
to, and presentations by, cultural and sporting institutions such as the Sydney
opera House, The Sydney Swans (Australian Football League) and Sydney Cricket
Ground, Sydney Morning Herald, NSW
Government Tourism and Event Departments and media agencies.
Canberra,
Australian Capital Territory: Communication
in the National Capital: Australian public affairs and media, cultural and
sports marketing
Days 8-13: Highlights include tours of, and presentations by, key
cultural attractions such as Australian War Memorial (AWM), Questacon (National
Science Museum), The Australian National Gallery and the UC Brumbies, together
with tours of Parliament House and discussions with Press Gallery Journalists.
Brisbane and Gold
Coast, Queensland: Queensland Tourism and
Events
Days 14-20: Highlights include visits to, and presentations by, organizations
such as Tourism Queensland, Suncorp Stadium and Virgin Australia; visits to
attractions such as Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary; Roma Street Parkland and
Southbank Parklands, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Gold Coast beaches.
SPECIAL ACADEMIC
CONDITIONS
The course is open to all students of at least sophomore/second year
university standing. It may be of particular interest to students studying any
facet of communications, advertising, marketing, international business, and
public relations.
PROGRAM DATES
19 June 2014 – 19 July 2014
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 January 2014
PROGRAM FEE
$4,500-$5,500
HOUSING AND MEALS
Hotel accommodations for Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane and Gold Coast are
included in the program fee. Breakfast and lunch costs are included, as well as
some dinners. Also included are tuition, fieldtrips, cultural
activities, and domestic (Australian) transportation.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
In addition to the numerous workshops, tours, and cultural outings,
students will also have two free afternoons and one free day in Sydney, one
free day in Canberra, and one free day in Brisbane.
PROFILE
The University of Canberra (UC) is a highly regarded
regional university located in Australia’s capital city. With a current
enrollment of approximately 10,000, UC is a vibrant campus, home to a
close-knit community of local, interstate and international students. Lectures are held in purpose-designed,
modern lecture theatres fully equipped with multi-media facilities. For each
lecture, students attend a tutorial (small, interactive study group supervised
by a tutor) where they discuss the lecture and receive personal assistance from
teaching staff.
LOCATION
The university campus is beautifully situated between the
heart of the nation’s capital and the beauty of Australian bush land and native
wildlife. The city's lively nightlife of pubs, clubs and live music rubs
shoulders with national and local arts, culture and politics, and the city
comes to life each year during its numerous festivals. Some of Australia's most
important political and historical buildings and tourist attractions are
located in Canberra. Bush land reserves, lakeshore and cycling/jogging trails
are just moments away from the university for those craving the great outdoors
and kangaroos are regularly seen on campus!
Submit this APPLICATION to International House by January 15, 2014