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Waseda University, Study Abroad 2018 Waseda CS-L Abroad at the The University of Queensland Location: Brisbane, Australia Title: International Relations and History, English Language and Writing,

1 Waseda University, Study Abroad 2018 Waseda CS-L Abroad at the The University of Queensland Location: Brisbane, Australia Title: International Relations and History, English Language and Writing, Media Studies and Communication, Interpreting and Translation Language Requirements: TOEFL ibt: Total Score = 72 (with a minimum of 16 in each section) IELTS: Total Score = 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5) 26 March April 18 English for International Business Communication (EIBC); or General English (GE) at the Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) 30 April 18 1 June 18 English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at the Institute of 11 June July 18 Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) 23 July November 18 Semester of study in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Nationality: Enrolment is open to students of any nationality GPA: Min. GPA (on the 4-point scale) requirement for CS-L students: 2.33 / 4.0 or greater Summary: During the Spring study abroad recruitment period, Waseda students may apply for a special program at the prestigious University of Queensland, which combines a semester of advanced English language study (including business communication) with a semester of thematic studies in the Faculty

2 of Humanities and Social Sciences. Within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, students may undertake studies in International Relations and History, Media Studies and Communication, English Language and Writing, and Interpreting and Translation.. The University of Queensland is the leading institution in the state of Queensland and is one of Australia s leading research and teaching institutions. UQ consistently ranks in the world top universities, is one of three Australian members of the global Universitas 21, and a founding member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities. More than 51,000 students study across UQ s three beautiful campuses in South-East Queensland. This includes 13,300 international students from 141 countries, who contribute to UQ s diverse, supportive and inclusive campus. Academic Study: If students achieve a TOEFL ibt total score of 87 (or greater) before the start of Semester One at UQ, they may enrol in 4 courses offered within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Students who do not achieve a TOEFL ibt total score of 87 or IELTS total score of 6.5 are restricted to enrolment of 3 courses and they must enrol in WRIT1001 Writing for International Students and select a further two courses from the list of Faculty approved courses below. Enrolment and progression will be monitored. Please note that course availability may change from semester to semester. Students must also satisfy any prerequisite requirements for enrolment as specified on Restricted Course List: Compulsory Course for Semester Two (For students below TOEFL ibt 87 or IELTS 6.5) WRIT Writing for International Students For undergraduate students who use English as a second language. Teaches the argumentative essay, focusing on developing and structuring an argument, critical thinking and analysis, and using sources. NOTE: This course may not run if there are fewer than 20 enrolments. Assessment: Class participation, one essay plan, one 1000 word and final exam.

3 Elective Course List for Semester Two * AUST Contemporary Australia This course explores key issues and debates in understanding Australia as a nation, a culture and a society. Topics examine the forces shaping contemporary Australia and their historical context. The course is designed for both local and international students. AUST1000 is an interdisciplinary course, just as Australian Studies is an interdisciplinary field. Students will be introduced to recent developments in the fields of media/cultural studies, literature, history, politics, Indigenous studies and gender studies. A range of cultural texts including film, television, print media and advertisements will be used to develop the key concepts of the course. Assessment: Plagiarism Module; Seminar Participation, Essay x2 & Take-Home Examination COMU Crossing Bridges: Communicating between Cultures How people negotiate meaning across cultural boundaries, with special reference to the differing expressions of politeness, cultural sensitivity, negotiation, explicit and covert language, and their relation to local and international cultures. Assessment: Group Project, Essay, In Class Quiz, and Journal MUSC Introduction to Music Technology Digital sound recording and editing, mobile and app-based music creation and performance, music type setting. Assessment: Project, Online Quiz & Laboratory Projects MUSC Introduction to Popular Music Studies: The Rock Era Introduction to the key concepts of popular music studies. Course provides a cultural, industrial and technological history of commercial rock and popular music from the 1950s onwards. Assessment: Library Assignment, Listening & Objective Test and Final Essay. RELN World Religions The course offers an introduction to the major faith traditions of the world and other spiritualties and modern expressions of religion. Assessment: One Major Essay, Two Take-Home Tests, Tutorial and Discussion Board Participation.. PHIL Introduction to Philosophy: What is Philosophy?

4 The questions of what philosophy is and what philosophers do are approached through a discussion of the work of philosophers such as Descartes, Berkeley, Hume, Sartre, Merleau-Ponty, and Beauvoir. The first section of the course is devoted to questions of what there is (metaphysics) and what it is to know (epistemology), and topics covered include scepticism, the relationship between mind and body, and idealism. The second section provides an introduction to philosophy from the existential and phenomenological perspectives of embodiment, sexuality, and love. Assessment: A Combination of Essay and Tutorial Exercises. ARCA Discovering Archaeology Introduces students to archaeologists, sites, artefacts, concepts and methods to demonstrate how contemporary archaeology informs us about the ancient human past. Assessment: Essay Prospectus, Online Quiz, Essay, Tutorial Worksheet & Final Exam. ANTH Introduction to Anthropology: People, Cultures and Societies This course provides an overview of anthropology: its relevance, approaches and major areas of interest. Topics include human evolution, archaeology as anthropology, and cross-cultural perspectives on areas such as gender, sexuality, language, kinship and religion. Assessment: Tutorial Participation, Mid-semester Examination, Essay & Final Examination. POLS Introduction to International Relations This course equips students with the conceptual tools for better understanding the changing nature of modern international relations. Topics covered include the 'traditional agenda' of war and peace, state sovereignty, nationalism, insecurity and war, nuclear weapons, international law, and the just war tradition; and the 'new agenda' of global governance and globalisation, non-state actors, terrorism, human rights and humanitarian intervention. Assessment: Tutorial participation, Assignments & Exam. LANGUAGE COURSES Chinese (CHIN), Korean (KORN), Indonesian (INDN), Japanese (JAPN), French (FREN), Spanish (SPAN), German (GRMN), Russian (RSSN). (Entry into language courses must be approved by the Head of School as enrolment is subject to a language proficiency test). *Please note, course selection and availability may change from semester to semester.

5 Housing and Meal Plan: Students going to The University of Queensland under the CS-L program (March 2018) will generally have homestay accommodation for the first five weeks and then can either choose to stay on with their homestay family or make other accommodation arrangements. The University s Accommodation Office will support students in the consideration of alternative accommodation arrangements, such as single or shared rental accommodation. Students can also apply for on-campus accommodation through Residential Colleges, but availability may be quite limited during the initial period of the program which falls in the middle of the Australian first academic semester (which runs from February to June). There are extensive private accommodation options near The University of Queensland with a number of apartments in a secure and pleasant environment located in the surrounding suburbs. Share accommodation provides an affordable option for students and allows them the opportunity to make friends with other Australian and international students. The University s Accommodation Unit can advise students prior to departure on accommodation options. Students may change their accommodation during the period of their stay in Brisbane. Costs will vary depending on the option chosen. Opportunities for Learning through Experience: The University of Queensland has one of the largest and most beautiful campuses in Australia. The University is situated close to the centre of Brisbane, and is surrounded by the Brisbane River. Students can travel between the University and City via ferry and can access an extensive network of bike paths and public transport. The campus itself has superb facilities; including a leading art gallery, theatre, 50m heated swimming pool, tennis courts, athletic facilities, gym, a movie cinema, multiple restaurants, cafes and a bar. There are a large number of student clubs and societies and the University regularly hosts live events and other performances. Brisbane is a lively, cosmopolitan, yet safe and green city with a population of 2.3 million people. It is only one hour from the famous beaches of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. There are daily flights to Tokyo, which is only eight hours away, with a one hour time difference. Facilitation Plan: The Waseda Program coordinator at The University of Queensland offers support and advice to students. Meetings with local and other international students are planned and a range of activities soon after students arrival will help them to make new friends and feel at home. Credits: Students must meet minimum attendance requirements while studying at ICTE-UQ in order to meet

6 visa requirements and to be eligible to enter the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Unrestricted students may enrol in 4 courses or 8 units per semester within the Faculty. Restricted students are only permitted to enrol in 3 courses or 6 units per semester within the Faculty. The minimum full-time study load for Student Visa purposes is 6 units. Web Page:

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