Study in Summer

Pandemics, nationalism, forced migration, fire, extraction, protest, decolonization, and social movements—2022 has been a year of pressing issues. In Anthropology of Current World Issues we explore current events and world issues through an anthropological lens. Not only will we learn about what anthropologists study, how they do it and what impact that is having in the world, but we will learn to think anthropologically about contemporary issues of both local, national, and global concern. From anthropologists working with the military to the study of pandemic life, from environmental politics to refugee policies, and from Indigenous knowledge to social movements, we will survey the breadth of the anthropological imagination. For more information, contact the course coordinator Dr Susannah Chapman.

In Forensics: The Archaeology of Death & Crime Scenes you will explore practices involving the systematic location and recovery of human remains and other crime scene materials. You will gain experience in search techniques, excavation, recovery, analysis and conservation of material evidence that are vital in criminal investigations. For more information, contact Mr Jason Kariwiga.  

In Introduction to Criminal Justice you will be introduced to the criminal justice system in Australia. You will examine the policies and practices of law enforcement, adjudicative and correctional agencies of the criminal justice system. Topics include: the role of the criminal justice system in social control, the aims and current issues facing the police, courts and corrections, and criminal justice reform. For more information, contact the course coordinator Associate Professor Robin Fitzgerald. 

In China: From Empire to Republic, 1500-1951 you will explore modern Chinese society, culture and economy. You will be exposed to the major literature (in English) of the Modern China field and will analyse China’s modernisation processes. Special attention will be paid to the following topics: rebellion and revolution, relations between urban and rural society, gender and sexuality, and the impact of foreign imperialism on Chinese politics, society, economy, ideas and everyday life. For more information, contact the course coordinator Associate Professor Morris Low.

In Korean Popular Culture: Korean Wave you will explore the portrayal of Korean popular culture by engaging in the social and cultural presentations in contemporary Korea. You will discuss Korean popular music, drama, variety shows and films to increase your understanding of Hallyu (Korean wave). For more information, contact the course coordinator Dr Narah Lee.  

With the aim to promote clearer thinking and foster better expression, Introduction to Critical Thinking will help you to improve your analytic capabilities and develop clearer and more persuasive argument skills. You will learn to analyse though and its expression in oral and written work from a structured and logical perspective. For more information, contact the program coordinator Laura Pham.

In this intensive summer offering, Mind and Language: Philosophical Perspectives, you will be immersed in debates about what we mean when we talk about the mind and consciousness, and the possibility of making informed judgements about the capacity of other critters (or machines!) to think or feel. You’ll also think about the connection between mind and language — not just how we use language to express our thoughts, but how language connects us to a world and others that in turn shapes what we think and what we do when we speak. This takes us to consider the political implications of what we say and think—how the discourse we engage in shapes the political terrain in which we operate, for better or worse! For more information, contact the course coordinator Professor Deborah Brown. 

In Introduction to International Relations you will be exposed to the major theoretical perspectives in international relations, providing you with a strong background to analyse world affairs successfully. You will consider a range of important historical events, contemporary actors, and challenges in the international system, including the sources of insecurity and war, terrorism, globalisation and the international political economy, international institutions, international law, and human rights. For more information, watch this video or contact the course coordinator Dr Andrew Dougall. 

In Introduction to Sociology you will learn how to think about the local, national and global processes that shape our identities, create inequalities and shape different forms of power in society. In this journey, we will cover topics such as gender and sexuality; consumption and social status; race and ethnicity; our urban world; and sociology of the environment. By the end of the course you will have developed a ‘sociological imagination’ – a new way to think about how broader social forces influence our everyday lives. For more information, contact Dr Peter Walters.

In Introductory French 2, you will extend your basic French communication skills. If you haven’t already done FREN1010, take this online placement test to see if FREN1020 is for you. For more information, contact the course coordinator Dr Barbara Hanna.

In Foundational Japanese 1 and 2, you will be introduced to the Japanese language and develop conversational skills for use in everyday situations. You will learn to read and write in Japanese using both hiragana and katakana as well as learning approximately 72 kanji. If you have little or no Japanese language experience start with JAPN1011, and then continue with JAPN1012. If you already have some Japanese language skills (such as studying Japanese in high school) email the course coordinator to discuss enrolling directly in JAPN1012. These courses are offered in intensive blocks. JAPN1011 will start on 22 November 2021 (one week before Summer Semester starts) and finish on 22 December 2021 (including all assessment). JAPN1012 will be taught 4-28 January 2022, with assessment in early February (Summer Semester Exam Block). For more information, contact the course coordinator Dr Lucy Fraser.  

Spoken Korean IA focuses on speaking and listening skills, while Written Korean IA on reading and writing skills. You do not need prior knowledge of the Korean language to participate in this course, which will commence on 22 November 2021 (one week before Summer Semester starts). The course includes structural analysis of modern Korean and important grammatical patterns. Writing exercises and relevant cultural features will be emphasised throughout the course. For more information, contact the course coordinator Mr Jung Soon (John) Kim.