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Australia's largest city, Sydney is a prime financial and commercial center. Cultural experiences abound in theater, dance, art, and history, with year-round festivals celebrating the city's multi-cultural heritage. Sample a fusion of cuisines from Greek and Lebanese to Thai and Indian, and enjoy the open, friendly lifestyle that makes Sydney one of the most unique educational experiences in the world.

The Sydney Experience

Experience the world "down under" with the CAPA Sydney Program, which offers the opportunity of a lifetime to travel abroad while immersing yourself academically and socially in the local culture.

The Sydney classroom is like no other, and CAPA brings you the best it has to offer. Through the My Education (ME) program, we actively encourages students to explore beyond the classroom in order to meet and interact with Sydneysiders. Students can participate in meetings, discussion groups and cultural evenings with representatives of the many ethnic and religious minorities who give Sydney its rich cosmopolitan flavor. A city of international business, fine arts, design, theater, technology, politics and finance, Sydney is an exciting, modern hub that inspires creativity and cutting-edge innovation. All of this awaits you during your time abroad!

Regardless of your major, our academic courses keep you on track while you soak up the regional history and culture. Study abroad options include courses with local visits and special lectures, all designed to engage you in critical thinking and challenge you to comprehensively pursue subjects through academic and field research.

One of the largest internship providers in Sydney, we have built an extensive network of internship sites in businesses, nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations. Work with locals and enhance your resume! Build professional skills and gain perspective as you engage a network of international contacts in your field.

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CAPA Sydney Center
Suite 301, 21 Berry Street
North Sydney 2060
Australia

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Sydney Program Center

The CAPA Sydney Center is located  in the North Sydney area of the Lower North Shore. The historic Rocks district is located just a short ferry ride across Sydney’s famous harbor.

The CAPA center is a lively place with a strong sense of community. CAPA's administrative and advising center is just a two minute wak from the campus of the Australian Catholic University (ACU). Classes and orientation activities take place on the campus, which has fully equipped classrooms, computer labs, a library, bookstore and dining facility. The CAPA center is well served by public transportation with easy access to all parts of the city.

The CAPA Center organizes a range of events throughout the year, and regular activities encourage interaction between students from the many institutions represented on the program and from ACU. These include:

  • outings to museums, theaters, film festivals, and lectures
  • special events such as holiday dinners and picnics
  • community service projects
  • walking tours of Sydney, including the city's different coastal areas

Students live within commuting distance of the center, either in shared apartments or homestays.

Click on a course name below for a brief description and example syllabus.

  • Art Down Under - from the Dreamtime to the Present (SDNY 3002)

    This course provides an insight into many of the major movements and accomplishments that have occurred in Australian art. Each topic will look at specific works of art and the historical and sociological context in which they were produced. The influence of international art movements on Australian art and artists will be examined. The major ideas and debates regarding Aboriginal art will be introduced, focusing on the themes of tradition, identity and place. The course also explores the influence and contribution to Australian art history of feminism and multiculturalism. By exploring different approaches to Australian art students will gain a greater understanding of Australian society and culture and how it reveals itself through art.

    Download sample syllabus
  • Australian Cinema: Representation and Identity (SDNY 3003)

    The main objective of this course is to enable students to engage with important issues of personal and collective, or national identity via the study of notable films – in this case from Australia. The question of what it means to be Australian will be broached in terms of the more general concept of ‘national identity and the imagined community’, as reflected through a wide range of Australian films. Indeed, a question to be explored is the extent to which Australian films have reflected or determined Australian values.

    Download sample syllabus
  • International Business and Trade - Australia and the Pacific Rim (SDNY 3004)

    The objectives of this course are to introduce the student to the theoretical analysis of international trade, trade policy and some practical implications for international business and globalisation in Australia and Pacific Rim neighbours. After these analyses, students should be able to assess more objectively major international trade issues, particularly as they may affect Australia and the U.S.

    Download sample syllabus
  • Learning through Internships: Sydney (SDNY 3006)

    The Learning through Internships Program is an educational experience that gives students the opportunity to apply classroom learning to the workplace and social environment of the host culture, to expand professional skills and earn academic credit. The Focus Seminars and Regional Identities lectures and activities which make up an important part of the program are designed to provide theory and practice around societal themes which inform and enrich the internship experience.

    Download sample syllabus
  • The Aboriginal Experience - An Anthropological View (SDNY 3007)

    This course is designed to encourage students to engage in a critical analysis of anthropological methods and trends which are suited to exploring the particulars of peoples, movements and situations in relation to contemporary issues of change and the way in which Aboriginal history and society have been viewed in Australia.  It explores the interplay between culture and identity and analyses the various historic and academic constructions of Aboriginality.  It engages with anthropological and public debates around the notions of colonisation, identity formation, gendered identities, protection policies, the law and media.

    Download sample syllabus
  • Understanding Australia from a Sociological Perspective (SDNY 3008)

    This course is designed to encourage students to engage in a critical analysis of sociological methods and analysis suited to exploring the particulars of peoples, movements and situations in relation to contemporary issues of change in Australia. It explores the comparative perspectives between culture and society and also analyses the various constructions of Australian identity. It engages with sociological and public debates around the notions of ethnicity, gender, migration, identity, and the media in Australia.

    Download sample syllabus
  • Australian Government and Politics in the Pacific Rim Context (SDNY 3011)

    This course examines the government and politics of Australia and Australian engagement in Asia. It will do so by surveying similarities with and differences from the North American democratic model and by examining Australia’s substantial and abiding interests in the Asian region. By the end of the course, students will be aware of the magnitude of the influence that the Asia Pacific region has had on Australian foreign policy. Comparisons with the United States of America will be encouraged.

    Download sample syllabus
  • Intercultural / Cross Cultural Communication: Theories, Practice and Factors Influencing Intercultural Communication (SDNY 3012)

    This course will increase the understanding of basic concepts and principles regarding communication between people from different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds within Australia, including Aboriginal, and immigrant populations. The course will introduce you to theory and research in the area of intercultural communication, and will help you develop this knowledge in understanding and improving human interaction in both the study abroad environment and international contexts. It will develop effective intercultural communication skills for learning abroad in Australia, and focus on a study of the social, structural and historical dimensions of relations between and among racial, ethnic and gender groups in contemporary Australian society. This course is designed to increase student’s awareness and appreciation for the complexity of intercultural communication skills in everyday situations. It offers a critical perspective on current theory and research in intercultural communication. The primary objective of the course is to develop cultural relativist attitude.

    Download sample syllabus

Click on a course name below for a brief description and example syllabus.

  • Art Down Under - from the Dreamtime to the Present (SDNY 3002)

    This course provides an insight into many of the major movements and accomplishments that have occurred in Australian art. Each topic will look at specific works of art and the historical and sociological context in which they were produced. The influence of international art movements on Australian art and artists will be examined. The major ideas and debates regarding Aboriginal art will be introduced, focusing on the themes of tradition, identity and place. The course also explores the influence and contribution to Australian art history of feminism and multiculturalism. By exploring different approaches to Australian art students will gain a greater understanding of Australian society and culture and how it reveals itself through art.

    Download sample syllabus
  • Australian Cinema: Representation and Identity (SDNY 3003)

    The main objective of this course is to enable students to engage with important issues of personal and collective, or national identity via the study of notable films – in this case from Australia. The question of what it means to be Australian will be broached in terms of the more general concept of ‘national identity and the imagined community’, as reflected through a wide range of Australian films. Indeed, a question to be explored is the extent to which Australian films have reflected or determined Australian values.

    Download sample syllabus
  • International Business and Trade - Australia and the Pacific Rim (SDNY 3004)

    The objectives of this course are to introduce the student to the theoretical analysis of international trade, trade policy and some practical implications for international business and globalisation in Australia and Pacific Rim neighbours. After these analyses, students should be able to assess more objectively major international trade issues, particularly as they may affect Australia and the U.S.

    Download sample syllabus
  • Learning through Internships: Sydney (SDNY 3006)

    The Learning through Internships Program is an educational experience that gives students the opportunity to apply classroom learning to the workplace and social environment of the host culture, to expand professional skills and earn academic credit. The Focus Seminars and Regional Identities lectures and activities which make up an important part of the program are designed to provide theory and practice around societal themes which inform and enrich the internship experience.

    Download sample syllabus
  • The Aboriginal Experience - An Anthropological View (SDNY 3007)

    This course is designed to encourage students to engage in a critical analysis of anthropological methods and trends which are suited to exploring the particulars of peoples, movements and situations in relation to contemporary issues of change and the way in which Aboriginal history and society have been viewed in Australia.  It explores the interplay between culture and identity and analyses the various historic and academic constructions of Aboriginality.  It engages with anthropological and public debates around the notions of colonisation, identity formation, gendered identities, protection policies, the law and media.

    Download sample syllabus
  • Understanding Australia from a Sociological Perspective (SDNY 3008)

    This course is designed to encourage students to engage in a critical analysis of sociological methods and analysis suited to exploring the particulars of peoples, movements and situations in relation to contemporary issues of change in Australia. It explores the comparative perspectives between culture and society and also analyses the various constructions of Australian identity. It engages with sociological and public debates around the notions of ethnicity, gender, migration, identity, and the media in Australia.

    Download sample syllabus
  • Australian Government and Politics in the Pacific Rim Context (SDNY 3011)

    This course examines the government and politics of Australia and Australian engagement in Asia. It will do so by surveying similarities with and differences from the North American democratic model and by examining Australia’s substantial and abiding interests in the Asian region. By the end of the course, students will be aware of the magnitude of the influence that the Asia Pacific region has had on Australian foreign policy. Comparisons with the United States of America will be encouraged.

    Download sample syllabus
  • Intercultural / Cross Cultural Communication: Theories, Practice and Factors Influencing Intercultural Communication (SDNY 3012)

    This course will increase the understanding of basic concepts and principles regarding communication between people from different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds within Australia, including Aboriginal, and immigrant populations. The course will introduce you to theory and research in the area of intercultural communication, and will help you develop this knowledge in understanding and improving human interaction in both the study abroad environment and international contexts. It will develop effective intercultural communication skills for learning abroad in Australia, and focus on a study of the social, structural and historical dimensions of relations between and among racial, ethnic and gender groups in contemporary Australian society. This course is designed to increase student’s awareness and appreciation for the complexity of intercultural communication skills in everyday situations. It offers a critical perspective on current theory and research in intercultural communication. The primary objective of the course is to develop cultural relativist attitude.

    Download sample syllabus

Click on a course name below for a brief description and example syllabus.

  • Learning through Internships: Sydney (SDNY 3006)

    The Learning through Internships Program is an educational experience that gives students the opportunity to apply classroom learning to the workplace and social environment of the host culture, to expand professional skills and earn academic credit. The Focus Seminars and Regional Identities lectures and activities which make up an important part of the program are designed to provide theory and practice around societal themes which inform and enrich the internship experience.

    Download sample syllabus
  • Australian Government and Politics in the Pacific Rim Context (SDNY 3011)

    This course examines the government and politics of Australia and Australian engagement in Asia. It will do so by surveying similarities with and differences from the North American democratic model and by examining Australia’s substantial and abiding interests in the Asian region. By the end of the course, students will be aware of the magnitude of the influence that the Asia Pacific region has had on Australian foreign policy. Comparisons with the United States of America will be encouraged.

    Download sample syllabus

Live. Explore. Create. Discover. LEARN in Sydney

Sydney is your Classroom!

No matter your major, CAPA has the courses and internships to keep you on track while studying in Sydney.

Academic and Internship Credits

All CAPA students receive full credit for courses and internships completed. Credits are issued through the University of Minnesota CAPA School of Record Agreement.

Dates and prices are per session.

Fall 2010

  • Arrive in destination

    Wednesday, August 25, 2010
  • Depart from destination

    Sunday, November 28, 2010
  • Fee (including tuition)

    $13,299
  • Application deadline

    Friday, July 9, 2010

*Plus $150 housing deposit for students living in apartment housing

Spring 2011

  • Arrive in destination

    Wednesday, January 19, 2011
  • Depart from destination

    Sunday, April 24, 2011
  • Fee (including tuition)

    $13,299
  • Application deadline

    Wednesday, October 27, 2010

*Plus $150 housing deposit for students living in apartment housing

Summer 2011

  • Arrive in destination

    Wednesday, May 25, 2011
  • Depart from destination

    Sunday, July 10, 2011
  • Fee (including tuition)

    $7,099
  • Application deadline

    Wednesday, March 2, 2011

  *Plus $150 housing deposit for students living in apartment housing

CAPA delivers academic excellence along with a complete cultural experience at an affordable price.

Tuition

Semester programs earn 12 to 18 credits (maximum of 6 credits for an internship); Summer session earns 3 to 6 academic or internship credits.

Housing and Meals

Students live within commuting distance of the CAPA Sydney Center in homestays or shared apartments. Homestays include breakfast and dinner with the family. Students in residential housing will receive a weekly meal stipend of $46 Australian dollars (AUD).

CAPA Services and Support

The CAPA Sydney team is available throughout your program to assist and support you. Students can also contact the 24 hour emergency cell phone for any urgent situations outside of office hours.

My Education Sydney

My Education is CAPA’s unique learning immersion program, which blends local culture and top-notch academics into the experience of a lifetime for our students. A proven education program that combines theme based learning with unique cultural experiences turning Sydney into your classroom.

Other Inclusions

Live. Explore. Create. Discover. LEARN in Sydney

Sydney is your Student’s Classroom!

Reputation

Since 1972 CAPA has stood for excellence in academics and cultural immersion. Over 50,000 students have participated in CAPA programs spanning the globe. CAPA programs weave academics and experiential leaning together with internships, co-curricular activities, and unique educational methods to create a holistic study abroad experience for your student.

Safety

Your student’s safety while studying in Sydney is CAPA’s top priority. From the moment your student gets off the plane in Sydney, the CAPA Sydney Team is there to assist them by offering guidance and support in a number of primary areas including cultural adjustment, medical needs, and life in the city. A 24-hour emergency number is given to students for any urgent situation that may arise outside of regular office hours.

My Education

My Education is CAPA’s unique learning immersion program, which blends local culture and top-notch academics into the experience of a lifetime for our students. A proven education program that combines theme based learning with unique cultural experience turning Sydney into your student’s classroom.

Courses/Internships/Credits

No matter your student’s major, CAPA has the courses and internships to keep them on track while studying in Sydney.

Price/Value/Inclusions

CAPA delivers academic excellence along with a complete cultural experiences at an affordable price. Combine that with the program unique inclusions like local transportation, excursions, insurance (medical, travel, and accident) and student union membership and no other program will compare.

 

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