ABOUT THE PROGRAMThis program specifically caters for students interested in studying Political Science and International Relations. It will help students grow into capable and competitive global citizens and to assist them to develop a sound understanding of politics and international relations based on working theory and approaches used in Australia.The course provides students with a broad introduction to international relations theory, engaging the main conceptual approaches, such as realism, liberalism, and critical theory. Students will discuss how these theories might be applied to real world politics and affairs.

The program includes visits to:• Queensland Parliament House• Parliament House of the Commonwealth of Australia in Canberra• Brisbane Convention Centre• National Portrait Gallery and Museum.

The program will be delivered in conjunction with presenters from UQ’s School of Political Science & International Studies, ranked #1 in Australia for International Politics in the 2015 TRIP survey and equal first in Australia for Research (ERA 2015).Presentations and guest speakers will also be included from organisations such as the Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC), Asia Pacific Centre for Responsibility to Protect, and government sponsored trade organisations such as The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) who support Australian businesses, education institutions, tourism operators and governments as they develop international markets and education.

POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN AUSTRALIA Two-week Study Abroad Program

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INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING & TESOL EDUCATION (ICTE-UQ)

The University of Queensland’s (UQ) Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) is offering students a unique opportunity to discover Australia’s working theories on international relations in conjunction with the UQ School of Political Science & International Studies.

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WEEKS 1 + 2 , BRISBANE, UQ & CANBERRA

ACCOMMODATIONBrisbane - Accommodation will be in homestay and single placement. Double placements can be arranged where requested and each participant will have their own bedroom. Please note students from other nationalities may be at the same homestay. Homestay accommodation provides breakfast and dinner on weekdays and breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekends.

Canberra - Hotel or hostel style accommodation will booked for the Canberra component of the program.

PROGRAM COSTAUD$3,250 per person based on a group of 15 participants.

Inclusions: Airport transfers (local), all lectures, activities and site visits and accommodation as above.Exclusions: Weekday lunches in Brisbane (approximately AUD$10 per day), meals in Canberra, public transport costs to and from campus (approximately AUD$7-$8 per day) and personal expenses.

Please note that the program prices above do not include international or domestic airfares or mandatory health and travel insurance.

LANGUAGE OF DELIVERYThe program will be delivered in English and participants are recommended to have a minimum English level of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent to actively engage with this program. Interpreters are not included.

PROGRAM DATESMonday 17 July - Friday 28 July 2017 Participants should arrive in Brisbane on the Saturday or Sunday prior to the commencement of the program and depart the Saturday from Canberra.

PARTICIPANTSThis is a fixed-date program that is open to students from universities all over the world. Please note that a minimum of 15 enrolments are required for the program to proceed.

HOW TO APPLYThe application deadline is Friday 26 May 2017. Contact us to find out more about how to apply on enquiries@icte.uq.edu.au Please note there are no formal requirements needed to attend this course (e.g. IELTS score or GPA).

CONTACT USFor more information contact:

Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Australia

Tel: +61 7 3346 6770Email: enquiries@icte.uq.edu.auWeb: https://icte.uq.edu.au/study/short-term-study-abroad

Monday AM Presentation: Introduction to Australia

PM Presentation: Introduction to Australia (continued)

Tuesday AM English for Academic Purposes and General English: Homestay and Australian Culture

PM Presentation: Introduction to IR theoriesPresentation: RealismPresentation: Liberalism

Wednesday AM General English: Australian AnimalsPresentation: Australia’s foreign policies

PM Activity: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary - the world’s first and largest sanctuary for koalas

Thursday AM Presentation: Globalisation and IR

PM Presentation & Discussion: Asia Pacific Centre for Responsibility to Protect

Friday Site Visit to Queensland’s State Parliament House Visit to the Queensland Government Trade and Investment OfficesActivity: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Weekend Free weekend to explore Brisbane city and South-East Queensland

Monday AM English for Academic Purposes

PM Presentation: Critical TheoryPresentation: Constructivism

Tuesday AM English for Academic Purposes

PM Site Visit & Presentation: Brisbane Marketing / Brisbane Convention Centre. Brisbane Marketing is a key partner in driving the city’s Economic Development Plan and Vision for the City – Living in Brisbane 2031

Wednesday AM Depart Brisbane to Canberra

PM Orientation Tour of Canberra including Embassies, National Capital Exhibition Black Mountain

Thursday AM Visit to the National Portrait Gallery/Museum

PM Site Visit: Tour of Parliament House: Guided TourParliament House Question Time (if sitting)

Friday AM Presentation at the Australian National University

PM Visit to the Australian War Memorial

Weekend Depart Australia from Canberra

*Itinerary is provided as a sample only and is subject to changes depending on availability of lecturers and activities. AM - approximately 9am-12pm PM - approximately 1pm-4pm.

WEEKEND TRIPS - OPTIONALExplore South-East Queensland

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Brisbane is located at the heart of South-East Queensland and is within easy travelling distance from pristine beaches, ancient rainforests and lush sub-tropical hinterlands. Visit the ICTE-UQ Activities to book weekend and day trips at discounted prices.