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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2008: Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) with a Language Minor - commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 1, 2008

  • This full-time enrolment pattern is designed to comply with program requirements. Variations are possible but should only be considered in consultation with the program adviser.
  • Students with advanced standing from prior tertiary study should consult their program adviser for recommended enrolment.
  • For detailed program information, please refer to the program structure.
  • Course offerings may change without notice. Consult the course schedule to confirm when courses are offered.
Semester 1, 2008

INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 course from:
INT110 Indonesian A
INT120 Japanese A
INT130 Italian A
Plus select 1 course from:
AUS140 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN110 Australian Media Industries
CMN116 Introduction to Creative Writing
CMN120 Introduction to Public Relations
DES101 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
DES102 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images
DES103 Digital Photographic Practice
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
INT110 Indonesian Language A
INT120 Japanese Language A
INT130 Italian Language A
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
JST101 Justice and the Australian Legal System
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A *
SCS100 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and Society
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCS180 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
Or an introductory elective from the Faculty of Business or the Faculty of Science, Health and Education

Semester 2, 2008

INT100 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 course from:
INT111 Indonesian B
INT121 Japanese B
INT131 Italian B
Plus select 1 course from:
ENP236 Rural and Regional Sustainability
INT256 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
INT257 Issues in Pacific Security: Terrorism, Low Intensity Warfare and Western Responses
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2009

INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics
Plus select 1 course from:
INT210 Indonesian C
INT220 Japanese C
INT231 Italian C
Plus select 2 courses that may include advanced Politics and International Relations courses: (refer to note 2)
INT230 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
INT235 International Relations: Theory and Practice
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2009

Select 1 course from:
INT211 Indonesian D
INT221 Japanese D
INT232 Italian D
Plus select 2 courses that may include advanced Politics and International Relations courses: (refer to note 2)
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
AUS250 Riots and Rebellions: Conflict in Australian History
INT245 Politics of the USA
INT274 Politics and Security in East Asia
SCS211 Green Justice: Environmental and Social Issues
SCS235 Providing for the People: Social Justice, Welfare and the State
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2010

Select 4 courses from: (refer to note 2)
INT212 Indonesian E
INT222 Japanese E
INT233 Italian E
INT235 International Relations: Theory and Practice
INT270 Politics and the Media
SCS210 Indigenous Australia and the State
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2010

Select 4 courses from: (refer to note 2)
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
INT213 Indonesian F
INT223 Japanese F
INT234 Italian F
INT257 Issues in Pacific Security: Terrorism, Low Intensity Warfare and Western Responses
INT276 Internship in Politics and Public Policy
Or an elective course

* Accreditation: Submitted to APAC and subject to final University approval. 
Notes
  1. Electives may be any course from any faculty (Maximum of 6).
  2. Students must complete at least 10 advanced courses in Politics and International Relations.
  3. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  4. Prerequisites may apply for some advanced courses.
  5. Language students may be eligible for in-country studies in their 4th and/or 5th semesters of study. Please contact USC International for more information about the GO Program.

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