Overseas Short Term Programs 2013

/ Program / Coordinator / Contact / Unit / Credit Points / Details /
Language programs run by UWA / China Field Study / Linda Cresswell,
Dr Gary Sigley
/ CHIN2801
12 points / Chinese language immersion
Dec-Jan, 4 weeks at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, 1 week break, 4 weeks Beijing Institute of Education
Chinese Language and Culture Immersion Program (Taiwan) / Linda Cresswell,
Asst/Prof Wang Yi
/ CHIN2802
6 points / Chinese Language Immersion
Nov-Dec, 4 weeks at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
CREIPAC New Caledonia French Language Program / Sabine Kuuse
/ 6 points credit granted as advanced standing / French Language Immersion
Jan-Feb, 3 weeks, at CREIPAC – a government specialised school in the teaching of French.
German in Action / Dr Kati Tonkin
/ 12 points / German Language Immersion
Exchange Program – numbers limited
Jan-Feb, 6 weeks at University of Stuttgart
Italian In Action / Dr Marinella Caruso
/ ITAL3801
6 points / Italian language immersion
Jun-Jul, 3 weeks at University of Bergamo (students are encouraged to spend an extra week in Rome, however this is optional.)
Indonesian In-Country 5 and 6 / Prof David Bourchier
/ INDO3801or INDO3802
24 points / Indonesian Language Immersion
Sem 1 or Sem 2, full semester study at Gadjah Mada University
Faculty Specific / Architecture Summer Studios
(Architecture students) / Samantha Millar, Faculty of Architecture
/ Architectural Design Studios (various)
12 points / Each year different studios are offered. These include
Anna University (India)
Stuttgart University (German)*
Milan Polytechnic (Italy)*
Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens (Greece)
* exchange programs – numbers limited
Television and Video Production (Communications students) / Linda Cresswell

Prof Ian Saunders
/ COMM3901
6 points / Intensive three-week study in video production and television studio work, using state-of-the-art facilities at Temasek Polytechnic in Singapore
Bali Art Studio
(Fine Arts students) / Prof Paul Trinidad
/ VISA2298
6 points / Jun-Jul, 4 weeks during mid-year break
Interprofessional Health Practice (Health Science students) / Assoc Prof Pam Nicol
/ IMED3303
6 points / Jun-Jul, 3 weeks
Travel to Bangalore in India for two weeks of field work with a non-government organisation. Visits to a hospital and health clinics are also arranged and some time is allocated for recreation.
Partner University Programs / NUS Biodiversity + Language Summer Program / National University of Singapore and UWA Study Abroad Office
/ EXCH0130 (Exch.Sp.Unit Natural Sci) – 6 points
EXCH0943 (Exch.Sp.Unit Foreign Lang) – 6 points / June – July, 5 weeks during mid-year break
Exchange Program – numbers limited
In Singapore (with trips to Malaysia) studying eco-systems under the guidance of field biologists, while at the same time learning either Bahasa Indonesian or Chinese in an introductory language immersion program
HKU Summer Institute: Asia as the Global Future / The University of Hong Kong

http://www.socsc.hku.hk/si/2013/index.html / Apply for advanced standing credit of 6-12 points / June 23 – July 21 2013 – 4 weeks
Fee paying program (deadline for applying is 15th March)
In parallel with inspiring lectures, students will also be exposed to key issues in Asian affairs through a series of field trips in Hong Kong, Beijing and Seoul. Each of these field trips will also contain an academic component. Renowned businessmen, community leaders, and scholars will also be invited as guest speakers.
Blair Foundation Faith & Globalisation Initiative’s Intensive Summer Course / Dr Debora McDougal
/ June, 3 weeks
McGill University, Canada
Must have taken ANTH2402 Religion: Anthropological and Sociological Approaches to be eligible.
Manchester International Summer School / The University of Manchester
For enquiries, please email:
or / 6 credit points of advanced standing /

July, 3 weeks

Manchester, UK
Fee-paying program (applications close 15th April)

Study British culture and history, and discover the contemporary city of Manchester and its region.

Business School Short Term International Study Options / UWA Business School
http://www.business.uwa.edu.au/students/exchange/shortterm / various /

The Business School promotes various overseas study opportunities with partner universities. See their website for further details

Summer University, Denmark:
Aarhus University / Summer University, Aarhus
www.au.dk/summeruniversity
Contact:
/ Apply for Advanced Standing Credit (6 points) /

3rd – 31st July, 2013

Arts, Business and Economics, Business Communication, Political Science and Law, Health, Science and Technology
Sciences Po
French Language Short-Term Immersions Program / Sciences Po – Paris

Contact: / Apply for Advanced Standing Credit (6 points) /

1st – 26th July, 2013

Applications close 15th April. French language intensive courses with social/cultural excursions.
Fee paying program
Leeds International Summer School
British Studies / Leeds University
www.leeds.ac.uk/summer
Contact: / Apply for Advanced Standing Credit (6-12 points) /

6th July – 4th August (4 weeks)

Fee-Paying program (some scholarships available)
Learn about British culture, history and society
Pembroke College
Cambridge University Summer Program
International Relations / Pembroke College, University of Cambridge
www.pem.cam.ac.uk/international-programmes/ / Apply for Advanced Standing Credit /

30th June – 19th July

Fee-paying program, applications close 24th May
International security and Intelligence Twenty-First Century Perspectives on Intelligence and the Modern Nation-State
Research / University of Tokyo Research Internship Program (UTRIP)
Natural Sciences / University of Tokyo
www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/utrip/program/
Contact: / Apply for Advanced Standing Credit /

1st July – 9th August (6 weeks)Fee-paying program (some financial support for housing and travel)

Research-centered program for students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in natural science areas. Includes introductory Japanese language program embedded
University of Alberta
Research Internship Program / Contact Prof Sally Sandover
/ Possible credit negotiable /

Jan – March or May – August

Ranges from 10 – 16 weeks
Scholarship of $5000CAD for successful applicants
Program allows top undergraduate students to conduct research at UAlberta under the supervision of a faculty member.

All programs are subject to change. Please check the relevant websites or contact the program coordinators for the most up-to-date information. The UWA Study Abroad Office provides this list as a guide only, and unless otherwise specified, is not responsible for the administration of these programs.