2018–2019 Bulletin AddendumSydney Study Abroad (Summer)

Sydney Study Abroad (Summer) is an 8-week undergraduate Study Abroad opportunity that allows students to explore Australia’s political systems, contemporary culture, cinema, and place in the modern world while enrolled in two courses for a total of 8 credits. The specific course offerings may vary from year to year; students should consult the BU Study Abroad website for the current list of courses.

Students enrolled in Sydney Study Abroad (Summer) will:

• develop an awareness of cultural difference and an understanding of culture’s role in shaping beliefs and practices;
• develop new perspectives on their own culture and an ability to think critically about their own values and beliefs; and
• demonstrate a knowledge of the host country as a culture and society and gain an understanding of the historical and current realities of the host country.