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Courses

Syllabi are for course approval and reference only. Students will receive up-to-date syllabi when their courses begin.

Core Course

CAS AN 368 Australian Culture and Society
An analysis of Australia from historical, geographical, political, economic, and socio-cultural perspectives, with a major focus on Australia’s global and domestic development as a multicultural nation with European roots, traditional Western alliances, and a growing involvement in the Asia-Pacific region. This course requires each student to complete an extensive ethnographic research project. Connellan. 4 cr. Syllabus

Elective Courses

Students choose two elective courses from the following list. The schedule and course offerings vary each semester. Students will receive further information on the elective courses prior to their departure.

CAS AH 374 Australian Art and Architecture
The development of Australian art and architecture from the beginnings of European settlement to the present. Evolving forms of Aboriginal art as well as the culturally diverse sources for non-indigenous Australian art during the past two centuries. Local adoption and adaptation of imported styles and materials, and emergent notions of national and personal identity. A field trip to Canberra highlights the art and institutions of the nation’s capital. Gezcy. 4 cr. Syllabus

CAS EC 464 The Pacific Basin Economic and Political Orders
The region viewed from a ‘political economy’ perspective by critically examining the interaction of economic, political, military, and ideological forces. Transformation of the Pacific Basin over the post-World War II period, examining the endeavors to construct a Western regional order based on introducing and stimulating capitalist development, the subsequent integration of the region, and the various tensions and contradictions to the maintenance of order. Mack. 4 cr. Syllabus

CAS EN 383 Australian Literature
A critical introduction to the literature of Australia, surveying an indicative selection of texts written in English during the 20th century. Critical examination of that literature in terms of three major areas: Australia’s history, views of Australia as a physical phenomenon, and perspectives on Australia’s people. Clarke. 4 cr. Syllabus

CAS PO 350 The Australian Political System
An introduction to the study of Australian politics and government focusing on basic institutions such as Federation, the Constitution, pressure groups, political parties, Parliament, and Cabinet; and the major political institutions and processes in Australia; approaches used in the study of politics; and experience and expertise in oral and written analysis. Palfreeman. 4 cr. Syllabus

CAS SO 308 Australian Social Policy
Addresses the contributions that have been made by social psychological theory and research to some of the most crucial issues confronting contemporary Australian society. The course includes sections on individual behavior, attitude formation, persuasion, and interpersonal relationships. Students focus on such issues as group and gender, health care, social violence, and prejudice, and also examine the nature of inter-group processes. Sheil. 4 cr. Syllabus

COM CO 350 Mass Media in Australia
Contemporary issues associated with Australian mass media and film. Key areas of film, television, print, advertising, and radio, plus media ownership and government legislation in Australia. The emphasis of the course will be on current Australian media and film production. Mildenhall. 4 cr. Syllabus

COM FT 345 Australian Cinema
The relationship between Australian social history and cinema. Begins with a consideration of the first movement of Australian film production during the late 1910s and 1920s, and then focuses on the restructuring of the film industry with the so-called “new wave” of the 1970s and 1980s. Thematic issues covered include city and bush (geographic, economic, and cultural divisions); social identity, individualism, isolation, and male comradeship; masculinity, heroism, and the landscape; femininity, familial relationships, and matriarchal domesticity; and collision of cultures and national providence and heritage. Finegan. 4 cr.
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COM FT 352 Film Production Using Video
Covers the practical application of film production, including script writing, production management, production, and post-production techniques. It develops the students’ expertise in post production, covering the theory and practice of digital production and non-linear post production. Students write, direct, shoot, and edit short projects using digital video. Course includes critiques of all the students’ work, with the emphasis on developing ideas and creating them visually through a variety of genres. Davies. 4 cr. Syllabus

COM IP 402 Brand Advertising and Promotion
This course adopts a strategic planning approach to the development and implementation of "holistic" brand advertising & promotional campaigns. Although we deliberately draw upon a rich vein of Australian brand campaign examples, the various planning methodologies and approaches used are universally applicable.

Students get the opportunity to not only put contemporary theory into practice but also to exercise their "creative thinking" muscles at both the intuitive and formal planning stages. Additionally, we consider how new technologies, media and platforms are creating more advertising opportunities (and further challenges) for advertisers/marketers and their agencies. The teaching method for this course will involve lecture/tutorial sessions wherein key marcoms' campaign planning concepts, themes, and tools are introduced, then discussed, elaborated upon and further exampled (via DVD, web/online, guest lectures) in the sessions. Mini-quizzes on the assigned readings will be regularly used within each session to stimulate student discussion, interaction and to enhance the learning experience. Principal lecturer: Peter McDonald. Guest lecturers will also be featured. 4 cr. Syllabus

SHA HF 328 The Australian Wine Industry, 4 cr.

Internship Courses

Students enroll in a four-credit internship placement. Course numbers depend on the field of specialization in which the students complete their internships. Placements are contingent upon the students’ past experiences, professional interests, and relevant academic history, as well as the availability of opportunities in any given semester; flexibility is essential.

CAS AH 505 Internship in the Arts/Architecture
CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics
CAS PO 451 Internship in Politics
CAS PO/IR 455 Internship in International Organization
CAS PS 495 Internship in Health/Human Services
COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising/Public Relations
COM FT 493/494 Internship in Film/Television
COM JO 411 Internship in Journalism
SHA HF 390 Field Placement in Hospitality Administration

The internship course comprises three major components:
• The internship itself (evaluated by the workplace supervisor)
• The academic strand of the internship including two written assignments and participation in panels or forums throughout the internship period
• The advisor’s evaluation based on the student's attitude, enthusiasm, presentation, professionalism, punctuality and attendance at designated advisor/intern meetings and the student's compilation and presentation of a CV.

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Internship Areas

Please note the following are examples of past internship placements only. While BU International Programs guarantees an internship to program participants, specific placements vary from semester to semester and may not always be available. Likewise, internship placements may be available in academic areas not listed.

Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
Work in marketing, product development, design, and presentation for specific advertising or public relations agencies or the public relations departments of larger organizations. Past internship placements have included Emerson Hughes, Ideaworks, Starlight Foundation, Edelman, The Marketing Department, Leo Burnett Advertising, Showtime, and Smart Inc.

Arts/Arts Administration
Work in book publishing, museums, theaters, galleries, and art events. Past internship placements have included Museum of Sydney, Australian Museum, Harper Collins Australia, Museum of Contemporary Art, Gallery 4A, Michael Chugg and Sydney Theatre Company.

Business/Economics
Work in the finance, accounting, legal, or marketing departments of Australian corporations, or in a government agency. Past internship placements have included American Chamber of Commerce, ING, CitiSmithBarney, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Chubb Insurance, Halifax Futures and Securities, Fox Sports, and Australian Rugby.

Film/Radio/Television
Work in writing, research, and broadcasting for radio and television stations or film and production companies. Past internship placements have included Nine Network Australia, Look Films, Foxtel, Magnet Films, Spectrum Films, and Australia Broadcasting Corporation.

Health/Human Services
Work in hospital rehabilitation, therapy, or education programs, social service departments, or community care centers. Past internships have included St. Vincent’s Hospital, Lucas Gardens School, Albion Street Clinic, Rivendell Adolescent Hospital and the Sydney University Brain and Mind Institute.

Hospitality Administration
Work in the hospitality industry in such fields as hotel or restaurant management. Past internship placements have included Intercontinental Hotel, The Starwood Hotels Group, Mercure Hotel Sydney, and Kobe Jones Restaurant.

International Organizations/NGO's
Work in social activist organizations, environmental organizations, human rights organizations and associated government departments. Past internships have included Amnesty International, WWF, the Climate Institute, and Conservation Volunteers Australia.

Journalism
Work in writing, copy editing, research, design, and production for magazines, newspapers, or publishing houses. Past internship placements have included Time Out magazine, Rolling Stone magazine, Vogue Entertainment and Travel magazine, Women’s Health magazine, Edge Custom Media and That’s Life magazine.

Politics/Pre-law
Work with members of both State and Federal Parliament and their staff. Past placements have included Federal Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson, NSW Member of Parliament Clover Moore, NSW Member of Parliament Barry Collier, and Senator Kerry Nettles. Study the history and practice of the law in Australia and participate in the daily life of a Sydney law firm or commercial legal department. Past placements have included Woolmington Chambers, PWC Legal, and Freehills Solicitors.

Faculty

All Australian faculty hold adjunct positions with Boston University.

Sharon Clarke: PhD, BA (Hons), English, Wollongong University. Prior to joining the Sydney Internship Program as assistant director in 1998, she taught courses at Wollongong University specializing in Australian literature, 20th century women writers, children¹s literature, gender and genre, and creative arts. With more than twelve years of experience in teaching, she is the author of a major biography, children¹s books, and numerous academic articles in her field. In 2004, she became associate director of the academic programs. She has several writing projects underway, including the memoir of a Hitchcock writer, whom she knew personally for more than 10 years. Sharon teaches EN383, Australian Literature during Fall and Spring semesters; and she is the program coordinator for Travel Writing in Australia program during Summer. Her philosophy in teaching literature is to always uncover the living landscape behind the words.

Mark Connellan: PhD Candidate, Australian Sport, Leisure and Youth Policy, B.Ed. (Hons), University of Sydney. He is director of community relations at Trinity Grammar School, Sydney and is a visiting lecturer in education at the University of Sydney. His publications include articles and reviews for the Australian Society of Sports Historians (ASSH), as well as contributions to books on educational and sports history.

Will Davies began working with Film Australia (Commonwealth Film Unit) in 1972 following his graduation from the ANU. In 1975 he added to his broad range of documentary and drama experience by working in Hollywood and with the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol in the UK. On his return to Australia in 1977 he established Look Film Productions. Since this time, his company have been a major Australian producer of documentary programmes to a wide range of national and international broadcasters including the ABC, SBS, Channels 9, 7 and 10 in Australia, the BBC in the UK, PBS and other broadcasters in the USA and a range of international television networks through the distribution of Look's programming.

Adam Geczy: PhD, Art History and Theory, University of Sydney. He is a full-time lecturer at the Australian Catholic University in art history and studio art and is a practicing artist specializing in 2-D imagery, including printmaking, photography, painting, and drawing. His scholarly work appears in a variety of journals and reviews.

Ross Harley: PhD Candidate, MA, Media Studies, University of Technology, Sydney; BA (Hons), Griffith University; Diploma, Digital Video Compositing, Australian Film, Television, and Radio School. He has a wide range of editorial, teaching, design, writing, producing, and coordinating experience in the film and video industries.

Dr Anthony Hughes has been a lecturer at the School of History at the University of New South Wales for a number of years. He also contributes to the Sport and the Law programs in the School of Law at UNSW. He has written widely on the social and cultural history of sport including topics such as sport and the Irish, sport and the Jews, sport and ethnicity, sport and federation in Australia, sport Governance and the Olympic movement. For several years Dr Hughes edited and produced articles on cultural and historical issues for the Irish Echo. He published with Professor Richard Cashman the ground breaking Staging the Olympics: The Event and Its Impact (UNSW Press) in 1999. In 2004 he published with Dr Tom Hickie The Game for the Game Itself: A History of Sydney Suburban Rugby and in December 2005 The Pavilion on The Village Green: A History of Sport at UNSW will be published.

Andrew Mack: PhD, Economics and Business, University of Sydney. He currently teaches Masters’ and honors courses at the School of Politics and International Relations at the University of New South Wales. He has worked as an advisor to a former South Australian Minister for Industrial Relations, and the Minister of Health in the Australian Federal Government.

Peter McDonald is an experienced marketing practitioner who also has a genuine passion for innovative teaching. He is currently CEO of agency search consultancy, The Agency Register, (www.agencyreg.com.au) and an Adjunct Marketing Lecturer at The University of Sydney. He has also taught marketing/advertising subjects at UTS and Charles Sturt University ­ earning student-driven Teaching Excellence awards from both universities. His hands-on experience encompasses North America, Australia and the Asia Pacific region where he performed brand, marketing communications and advertising agency management roles.

Daryl Mildenhall: MA, Charles Sturt University. He has worked extensively in Europe and North America and has been awarded the Television Society of Australia Award for excellence on two occasions, once for Best Television Documentary Film and the other for Best Corporate Video production.

Anthony Palfreeman teaches The Australian Political System. He obtained his Master's of Arts from the Australian National University, Canberra. He has been an Honorary Senior Fellow in the Department of Politics for Macquarie University and a Visiting Scholar at the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva. His publications include several books and a monograph on various aspects of Australian politics.

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