ASC 310 - Seminar In Australian History,Culture and Society

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Colorado Christian University

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This course is a required component of the semester-long Australia Studies Centre study abroad program at Wesley Institute, a College of the Arts and Theology in Sydney, Australia. Wesley Institute, as a multicultural institution, sees the examination of Australia's history, culture and sociological developments as an important study that leads to an appreciation of the uniqueness of Australia and its place in the Oceania region. The structure of Australian government and its legal system are presented, and foreign policies examined, together with domestic policies and their effect on business and education. The course also seeks to acquaint students with the enormous varieties of peoples and cultures in this region, with field trips to local churches giving students a feel for the various immigrant cultures. And, finally, the course acquaints students with the visual arts, music, literature, drama and dance forms of the region. Field trips: Parliament House Canberra, Outback, Aboriginal sites, Caving, sheep shearing, local churches, art gallery, National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association, Wesley Mission's works among the marginalized. Colloquia: Several sessions examining the core Christian doctrines and their expression in Australian society. Enrollment is limited to students admitted to the semester-long Australia Studies Centre study abroad program. [similar to CCU's GLS 38X Exploring World Cultures courses]

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.CCU.EDU

Phone Number:

(303) 963-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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