Program
Welcome
Australia is an ancient world. Its geological record goes back to the very dawn of time, harboring evidence of the oldest crust on Earth, the origin of life itself, and the very first animal communities. Human memories also run deep in the Land Down Under. The Australian Aboriginal People arguably represent the longest continuous community …
Course Syllabus
BIOGEOGRAPHY IN AN AUSTRALIAN CONTEXT Course: Biology 288A/EOS 288A/ECS 288A/ENV 288A; NS, STS. Instructor: Alexander Glass, Ph.D. Office: LSRC 116A Office Phone: 919-684-6167 Cell Phone: 509-607-1868 E-mail: alex.glass@duke.edu Required Course Text: Grenville, K. 2005. The Secret River. New York, Canongate Publisher, 335p. Class Structure.- This course is mostly an outdoor-based, experiential learning experience and you …
Is this for you?
So you are thinking about going to Australia with us, but are not sure if this program is “really you”? First, a really good place to get a better feeling for what we do on this program (other than obviously this website) is to peruse prior program’s websites (such as Duke in Australia 2023 or …
Cost and Financial Assistance
Program Costs 2024 Duke Students Non-Duke Students Tuition $2850 $2850 Program Fee $5200 $5200 Lifetime Transcript Fee 0 $120 TOTAL $8040 $8040 The program fee includes all entrance fees to parks, museums, tours, as well as all housing and camping, many meals, transportation by coach to and from locations, public transportation in NSW, all airport …
The Aussie Way
Aboriginal Peoples — The Aboriginal Peoples of Australia make up the longest continuous human society on Earth. Although often referred to as a “single community”, beliefs, religious identity, pre-1788 (and often thereafter) history, practices, and communal identities have always been diverse. It is estimated that more than 400 different groups collectively made up the original Indigenous …
Detailed Itinerary
Due to weather, traffic, and other unforeseeable circumstances this itinerary is to be seen as a best estimate. When necessary, this schedule will change. This might include having to cancel, move, or add classroom and meeting times, on short notice. Date Location Activity Mo, July 1st Depart US (LAX) Travel Tu, July 2nd In Transit Travel …
