Australian Studies Minor

The Australian Studies Minor, based upon the Rollins program in Sydney, fosters an intellectual and social understanding between Australia and the United States.

Thanks to the faculty exchange program begun in 1981, one or two visiting professors from Australia spend time at Rollins each year. Recent lecturers have included Graham Boardman in Australian Literature and Marion Manton in Biology, Ross Pearce in Economics, Bernard Weekes in Physical Environment, and in Spring 2004, Rosemary Broomham.

Six courses are required (totaling at least 24 semester hours): Four completed for grade point credit in Australia during the required term in Sydney and two more taken at Rollins or in Australia.

Either AUS 368 The Fauna and Flora of Australia
Or AUS 388 Australia's Physical Environment

AUS 255	Australian Aboriginal Studies
AUS 262	The Australian Economic and Political Systems
AUS 300	International Business
AUS 356	Australian Literature
AUS 361	Australian Art
AUS 368	The Fauna and Flora of Australia
AUS 388	Australia's Physical Environment
Or any other course at Rollins with the AUS Designation

Presents historical overview of relations between Aborigines and Europeans in Australia and discusses contemporary social and political dimensions of Aboriginal life. Students may explore own interests in this field.

Studies structure and functioning of Australian economic and political systems - dynamic, interactions, and mechanisms for adjusting to change. Applies concepts to current events.

Surveys Australia's history from first human settlement to present with emphasis on European occupation of past two centuries.

Examines the strategies firms use to compete globally. Students explore those aspects that distinguish Australian business practices from other western economies. Students are expected to have a background in accounting and economics.

Chronicles fiction and drama from realist writing about the Bush in 1890's work of Patrick White, Elizabeth Jolley, and other contemporary writers. Students may follow up special interests such as feminist writing, writing by Aborigines, and recent poetry.

Introduces Australia's main schools and movements from the 18th through the 20th century from an international art-history perspective. Supplements lectures with excursions to public and commercial galleries in Sydney and Canberra.

Examines the unique character of Australia's plant and animal life. Emphasizes ecological fieldwork in a variety of habitats in the Sydney area.

Acquaints students with climate, physiography, geology, and hydrology of coastal, estuarian, rolling uplands, and interior regions through lectures and field trips.