<p>Courses include activities and excursions that complement and expand the class material for greater learning outcomes.</p>
<p>Credit value: 3 Course credits (USA) *</p>
<p><strong>Courses are run either as a 2 or 4 weeks program</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Winter: 2 weeks January</li>
<li>Summer: 2 – 4 weeks May to August</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Australian culture and environment: </strong></p>
<p><strong>Courses</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Indigenous Australia</li>
<li>Australian lifestyle and leisure</li>
<li>Politics and International Relations</li>
<li>Sunshine Coast tourism</li>
<li>Australian environment</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>International Political Science: A comparative study of Australian and US political systems</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>International Politics: An Australian Perspective</li>
<li>Global Environmental Politics</li>
<li>Politics of the USA</li>
<li>International Security</li>
<li>Politics and Security in East Asia</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Indigenous Australia</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Introduction to Indigenous Australia</li>
<li>Indigenous Australia and the State</li>
<li>Indigenous People and the Environment</li>
<li>Indigenous Art and Story Telling</li>
<li>Understanding Indigenous Connection to Country</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>English Language Only 2-4 Weeks </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>General English Classes</li>
<li>Activities/ Excursions to Showcase Australian Culture, Environment and Lifestyle</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>English Language Program with Discipline classes * 2-4 Weeks </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>General English classes</li>
<li>Audit classes associated with your Discipline with Australian students</li>
<li>Local school visits</li>
<li>Activities/Excursions – as above.</li>
</ul>
<p class="footnote">* Conditions apply</p>
<h5>Activities and inclusions</h5>
<p>While your itinerary is developed to meet your discipline-specific requirements, desired learning outcomes and the length of time you want to spend in Australia, included talks and activities give students an experience of local culture, iconic wildlife and Australia's natural beauty.</p>
<h5>Study tour inclusions:</h5>
<ul>
<li>Airport pick up and return (Brisbane)</li>
<li>All Accommodation</li>
<li>An Orientation to the USC campus</li>
<li>Workplace Health and Safety Briefing</li>
<li>Welcome and Farewell dinners</li>
<li>Welcome to Country and Introduction to Australian Indigenous Culture</li>
<li>Staff and Student access to USC sporting facilities, USC Library and Wifi</li>
</ul>
<h5>Additional Activities</h5>
<ul>
<li>Free talks and tours</li>
<li>A visit to Steve Irwin's <a href="http://www.australiazoo.com.au">Australia Zoo</a></li>
<li>Tours to local attractions eg: Eumundi Markets/<a href="https://www.gingerfactory.com.au/" title="Ginger Factory">Ginger Factory,</a> Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Noosa Biosphere, Caloundra Aviation Museum</li>
<li>A two night/three day visit to <a href="https://www.fraserisland.net/">World Heritage K'gari-Fraser Island</a></li>
<li>A two night/three day visit to the <a href="http://www.ladyelliot.com.au/">Great Barrier Reef</a></li>
<li>Sunshine Coast University Hospital</li>
<li>English Language classes</li>
<li>Stand-up paddleboarding / surfing lessons</li>
<li>A day visit to <a href="https://www.qccc.org.au/triballink/" title="Triballink Centre">Triballink Centre</a></li>
<li>Humpback whale watching / swimming (seasonal July-September)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>USC campus: Varsity – student accommodation.</li>
<li>USC local: Homestay</li>
<li>Mooloolaba: Apartment</li>
<li>Noosa: As requested</li>
<li>K'gari-Fraser Island: Kingfisher Bay or K'gari-Fraser Island Research and Learning Centre - Dilli Village </li>
</ul>
<p>Available Dates<br />• Winter: 2 weeks January<br />• Summer: 2 – 4 weeks May to August</p>
<p>Design a program that supports your teaching. You choose:<br />• Length of time here<br />• Delivery Mode (see above)<br />• Activities and Inclusions – not listed – just ask us.<br />• Your budget</p>
<p>Delivery Mode:<br />USC can meet your teaching needs with its flexible delivery. Choose from:<br />• Faculty Led – we supply the activities and excursions to provide Australian Case studies<br />• Faculty Led plus USC – we provide some specialist classes for your students <br />• USC led – we teach – USC Course</p>
<p>We organise your landed component<br />• Costings/Contracts/Suppliers<br />• Transfers from Brisbane International airport <br />• Accommodation<br />• Classroom and IT access<br />• Provides USC Faculty to teach into your course<br />• Organises and manages Activities<br />• Support while in Australia</p>