THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND (ICTE-UQ) POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN AUSTRALIA

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1 PROPOSAL BY INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING & TESOL EDUCATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND (ICTE-UQ) POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN AUSTRALIA FOR KEIO UNIVERSITY, JAPAN Copyright 2016, Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education, The University of Queensland. 1

2 Background At the request of Keio University an inaugural Political Science and International Relations program was developed by The University of Queensland s Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education in conjunction with the School of Political Science and International Studies. The subsequent program was delivered in 2016 followed by a second program in The following proposal is for a third program to be conducted in February Information about The University of Queensland (UQ), School of Political Science and International Studies and the Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) is included in Attachment C. Course Introduction The two key objectives of the course are to provide students with: 1) An introduction to international relations theories 2) Opportunities to develop insights into Japan's current position in the world. The short course specifically caters for Japanese students interested in studying International Relations. It aims to help students grow into capable and competitive global citizens, and to assist them to start to develop a sound understanding based on working theory and approaches. The course provides students with a broad introduction to international relations theory and engaging the main conceptual approaches, such as realism, liberalism, and critical theory. Students will discuss how those theories might be applied to real world politics and affairs. It also aims at helping students cultivate reflexivity and awareness of their perceptual boundaries. The course is for students interested in developing a global perspective through knowledge of conceptions of world politics and understanding how to engage real-world examples through different theoretical lenses. Information will be presented in a lecture format with discussions guided by the key presenters to enable the students to articulate their understanding. The course also features visits to Queensland Parliament House as well as to the Parliament House of the Commonwealth of Australia in Canberra. Inputs will also be included from organisations such as the Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Rotary Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution, and Government sponsored trade organisations such as Austrade, subject to availability. If unavailable, inputs of a similar nature will be substituted. Program content The program outlined in Attachment A includes a two day trip to Canberra to introduce the students to the political and economic capital of Australia. Canberra includes a visit to Parliament House (subject to timing) where participants will be able to observe Parliament and the Senate in session. Subject to availability, a visit is planned to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. A tour of Canberra will also point out significant sites including The High Court of Australia, The Reserve Bank of Australia, National War Memorial as well as the embassies district. Assessment Assessment of the academic content will be in the form of a presentation, an essay and in class participation. Assessment details and marking criteria for the essay are included in Attachment B. Timing The timing of the two week program is confirmed as per the itinerary in Attachment A. Language of delivery The program will be delivered in English. At the request of Keio University, interpreters are not included. The University of Queensland

3 Key Presenters David Burgener David Burgener is from Calgary, Canada, now living in Brisbane, Australia. In 2000, David co-founded a volunteer organization called Peacewaves with funding from the Canadian Peacebuilding Coordinating Committee. Peacewaves provided lectures and seminars at schools (Year 1-12) in Calgary regarding the Decade for the Culture of Peace and Non-Violence towards Children. In his role as a facilitator and dialogue practitioner, David has contributed to the Canadian Centre for Teaching Peace, Alberta Peace Education Conferences, and the Conversation Café initiative. David has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Calgary, and in 2010 he was selected as a Rotary World Peace Fellow, completing a two-year masters in International Studies. During the first year of his program David studied in Tokyo, Japan, at the International Christian University, and completed his second year of the program at The University of Queensland (UQ). He is currently enrolled in the PhD program with the School of Political Science and International Studies at UQ, looking at the role of dialogue in peace and conflict resolution. Mayumi Burgener Mayumi Burgener came to Brisbane, Australia in 2006 as a Rotary Peace Fellow, to do her Master's degree in International Studies, Peace and Conflict Resolution (UQ). After completing her Master's degree at UQ, Mayumi worked as a lecturer at The University of Queensland School of Journalism and Communication for two years. Prior to coming to UQ, she worked as a journalist and also a research assistant for the Centre for Faith and Media in Canada, monitoring the news coverage of religion in North America. Interaction with UQ students Two sessions have been scheduled with UQ students as small groups. Each group will have one UQ student allocated to four Keio students when possible.* The sessions are as follows: Tuesday 13 February: one hour of guided English Conversation as part of an English lesson, followed by a one hour lunch Thursday 15 February: cultural outing, to be determined by each group (eg- shopping, museum or gallery visit etc) * Because this time period is in UQ holidays, there will not be many students around the campus, therefore this number may increase to five. Library and Internet Access Students will be issued with a username and password which can be used on any public computers on the University campus and can also be used on their own laptop computers to access wireless internet in designated hotspots around the UQ campus. Students will also be able to access The University of Queensland libraries. Accommodation and Meals Homestay accommodation will be arranged by ICTE-UQ with selected families. Homestay includes lodging, breakfast and dinner on weekdays and breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekends. Participants have their own bedroom furnished with bed, desk, chair and wardrobe and have access to all living areas of the family home. ICTE-UQ homestay families are often mixed nationality and/or single parent families, reflecting the family demographics of Australian society. Transport to/from ICTE-UQ is usually by bus or train and on average takes minutes up to a maximum of minutes. Homestay placement is on the basis of two group participants per family. Another non-japanese student may also be in the same homestay. ICTE-UQ will work in good faith to resolve homestay issues and find alternative placements in a timely manner if required to do so. Please note that lunches are not included on weekdays. Lunches can be purchased at the campus cafeteria for approximately AUD $10. The University of Queensland

4 Transport Airport transfers are included in the program cost. Flights to and from Brisbane and Canberra are not included. Daily public transport and travel costs from homestay to St Lucia are not included and must be paid for by individual participants. The average cost of transport to and from the University is AUD$45 per week. Transportation for scheduled site visits and activities will be provided. Visas Program participants would be required to apply for a visa through the Australian Embassy in Japan. ICTE-UQ s experience suggests that visa applications should be lodged as early as possible to allow adequate processing time. Insurance The cost of the program does not include health, accident or travel insurance. It is a program requirement that this is organised in Japan before departure. It is requested that information regarding the participants health, accident and travel insurance is provided to ICTE-UQ. Details required for each participant include: name, address and contact details of the insurance company details of an Australian branch or their Australian representative if they have one policy number the monetary value of cover for medical expenses. Medical/Hospital Services Participants are required to have medical/hospital insurance for the period of the program. This is the responsibility of the participants and must be organised in Japan before departure. On campus, participants will have access to a variety of health services as follows: medical centre: access to doctor and nursing staff Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm pharmacy dental Surgery Off and near campus: Wesley Private Hospital is located 4 kilometres from the University campus and is a large multiservice hospital with emergency and outpatient facilities. suburban medical centres are located in most areas around the University with Monday- Saturday access and with 7-day pharmacies located in a number of suburbs. The University of Queensland

5 Attachment A: Program Itinerary Keio University Political Science and International Relations Short-Term Study Abroad Program Arrival in Brisbane: Saturday 10 February Program Dates: Monday 12 February - Friday 23 February 2018 Departure Date from Canberra: Saturday 24 February 2018 Participants Keio Teachers Brisbane Student Accommodation Group Leader Canberra Accommodation Daily Transport TBC Homestay Transport - Brisbane Bris 360 Transport - Canberra Monaro Coaches Pacific Suites, Canberra 100 Nortbourne Avenue, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Students to organise their own Go Cards with the help of their homestay families Friday 09 February 1930 Depart Narita on QF 62 Saturday 10 February (D) 0540 Arrive at Brisbane Airport on QF 62 Meet UQ Group Leader 0730 Board coach for transfer to The University of Queensland 0800 Meet Homestay Family Homestay Family to assist buying Go Card Day 1 (B,L,D) Sunday 11 February Free Day in Brisbane Day 2 (B, D) Monday 12 February Public transport to The University of Queensland 0900 Welcome to The University of Queensland Official Welcome Program Briefing ID Card photo 0930 Buddy Activity: UQ Campus Tour 1015 Official Group Photo The University of Queensland

6 1030 Welcome Morning Tea and Break with Buddies 1100 Presentation: Introduction to Australia Historical, social, cultural, political aspects Pre-1770 international contacts European colonisation Federation and independence How Australia viewed itself at federation in Lunch (at own cost) 1400 Presentation: Introduction to Australia (continued) Australia s growth and international relations up to the First World War The interwar period The Second World War and its effect on Australia s positioning The postwar period o Decolonization o The Cold War o The Korean War, the Vietnam war o The renewal of Japan and the Asian tiger economies The shift towards Asia and the rise of China The current picture 1600 Public transport to Homestay Day 3 (B, L, D) Tuesday 13 February Public transport to UQ 0815 English for Academic Purposes: Oral presentation 1- Effective Introductions and Conclusions 1015 Break 1045 General English: Homestay and Australian Culture Including 1 hour English with UQ Buddies 1245 Lunch with UQ Buddies (Vouchers provided) 1400 Presentation: Introduction to IR theories When and why was the discipline of International Relations established? How has the discipline evolved since its origins? 1530 Break 1600 Presentation: Realism The paradigm of Realism: the core values & assumptions Why do realists see international relations as essentially conflictual? What are the prospects for peace according to realism? 1730 Public transport to Homestay Day 4 (B, D) Wednesday 14 February Public transport to UQ 0815 English for Academic Purposes: Essay Writing 1015 Break 1045 English for Academic Purposes: Essay Writing 1245 Lunch (at own cost) 1400 Presentation: Liberalism The paradigm of Liberalism: the core values & assumptions Why do liberals believe that the international system can be reformed? The role of rational self-interest 1530 Public transport to Homestay The University of Queensland

7 Day 5 (B, D) Thursday 15 February Public transport to UQ 0830 Presentation: Globalisation and IR What has been the impact of globalization in IR? Are states the most influential actors within the international sphere? How do we understand sovereignty within the context of globalization? Globalisation Issues common to Australia and Japan 1000 Break 1030 Student Presentations 1200 Lunch (at own cost) 1300 Presentation & Discussion: The Rotary Centre for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution Applying theory to practice 1430 Break 1500 Buddy Activity Library Tour Meet Buddy in Level 2 Foyer of ICTE Library Tour of Spaces and Facilities conducted by Librarian Secondary activity to be decided as a group (shopping, cultural outing etc) 1800 Public transport to Homestay (Please advise homestay you will be returning home late) Day 6 (B, D) Friday 16 February Public transport to UQ Students will need sun protection, walking shoes, hats and water 0815 Meet Group Leader in Level 2 Foyer ICTE 0830 Board coach for transfer to site visit at GPN3 Bus Stop 0900 Buddy Activity: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Free time to explore Lone Pine and see koalas and feed kangaroos Photos with Koalas available at own cost 1130 Lunch (at own cost) 1215 Board coach for transfer to site visit 1300 Site Visit to Queensland s State Parliament House Public Tour 1415 Walk to TIQ 1430 Visit to the Queensland Government Trade & Investment Offices (TIQ) Meet with North Asia Region Representative, 1600 Coach transfer to UQ Public transport to Homestay Day 7 (B, L, D) Saturday 17 February Free day Day 8 Sunday 18 February Free day (B, L, D) The University of Queensland

8 Day 9 (B, D) Monday 19 February Public transport to UQ 0815 English for Academic Purposes: Oral Presentations 2- Delivery with Impact (Focus on Pronunciation) 1015 Break 1045 English for Academic Purposes- Oral Presentations Lunch (at own cost) 1400 Presentation: Critical Theory The origins of critical theory and its influence in IR The Frankfurt School Theory is always for someone and for some purpose (R. W. Cox) 1530 Break 1600 Presentation: Constructivism IR as socially constructed The role of interests and identities in explaining state 9behavior Anarchy is what states make of it (A. Wendt) 1730 Public transport to Homestay Day 10 (B, D) Tuesday 20 February Public transport to UQ 0815 English for Academic Purposes: Oral Presentations 2- Delivery with Impact (Focus on Pronunciation) 1015 Break 1045 English for Academic Purposes- Oral Presentations Lunch (at own cost) 1400 Presentation: Consolidation of Presentation Topics and Information 1530 Break 1600 Presentation: Consolidation of Presentation Topics and Information 1730 Public transport to Homestay Day 11 (B, L, D) Wednesday 21 February Public transport to UQ 0815 English for Academic Purposes: Oral Presentation and Feedback from Peers and Tutors 1015 Break 1045 Review & Program Summary Key concepts & their application in Australian approaches to International Relations 1215 Walk to Women s College 1230 Farewell Lunch and Certificate Ceremony 1415 Free afternoon 1600 Public transport to Homestay Day 12 (B) Thursday 22 February 0615 Homestay drop off at Building 14 Meet Group Leader level 2 Foyer 0630 Board coach for Brisbane Airport 0835 Depart Brisbane The University of Queensland

9 1125 Arrive Canberra 1215 Lunch (at own cost) 1300 Board Coach for tour Activity: Orientation Tour of Canberra including Embassies, National Capital Exhibition Black Mountain 1430 Presentation/ workshop at the Australian National University. International and Intercultural Communication in the context of Australian Political Relations and International Affairs Presentation concludes Board Coach for transfer to accommodation Check in Dinner (at own cost) Overnight: Pacific Suites, Canberra Day 13 Friday 23 February Breakfast (at own cost) NB: Please bring passports for site visits. No photography is allowed in Parliament House 0915 Meet Group Leader in Hotel lobby 0930 Board coach for site visit 1000 Visit to the National Portrait Gallery/Museum 1050 Tour Concludes 1100 Board Coach to Parliament House 1130 Site Visit: Tour of Parliament House Guided Tour of Public Areas 1230 Lunch at The Queen s Terrace Cafe (at own cost) 1330 Site Visit: Australian War Memorial 1520 Board Coach to Return to Accommodation Dinner(at own cost) Overnight: Pacific Suites, Canberra Day 14 Saturday 24 February 0400 Check out Meet Group Leader in hotel lobby 0430 Transfer to Canberra Airport Breakfast (own cost) 0625 Depart for Brisbane on QF Arrive Brisbane Transfer to International Terminal Farewell group leader 0950 Depart for Japan on QF Arrive Narita, Japan Monday 4 March *Essay Due Educational Activity Hours English (18 hours) 9 UQ Student activity 5 Presentation 18.5 Site Visit 6.5 TOTAL 37 The University of Queensland

10 Attachment B: Assessment Keio University Political Science and International Relations Short-Term Study Abroad Program Assessment Assessment Task Due date Weighting (%) Presentation* February 20 th 30 % Essay* March 4 th 50 % Participation February 12 th - 20 th 20% 1. Presentation Students will make a 10 minute presentation in groups of three (5 groups of three students). Each presentation will focus on one of the readings provided at the start of the program. Students should aim to provide a summary of the article, as well as their own personal reflection (do you agree? Why, or why not?, etc.). 2. Essay Students will submit a 1500 word essay on one of the key theoretical positions in international relations discussed in class (Realism, Liberalism, Critical Theory, etc.). Students should aim to demonstrate an understanding of the theory, as well as develop their academic writing.** 3. Participation Students are encouraged to actively participate throughout the program by asking questions and contributing their own thoughts to the discussions in class. *Note: Grades and written feedback will be provided via within two weeks after the program. ** Marking Criteria Essay A total of 40 Marks are available. Ten (10) marks will be allocated according to each criteria. 1. Understanding of relevant conceptual underpinnings, assumptions or issues. (10 Marks) 2. Logically structured, wellreasoned and wellsupported argument. (10 Marks) 3. Awareness and critical use of relevant literature. (10 Marks) 4. Essay format, presentation, and writing. (10 Marks) The University of Queensland

11 Attachment C: Institutional Information Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Brisbane is the state capital of Queensland and is one of Australia s most popular study and travel destinations. It offers students an exciting, multicultural lifestyle with a diversity of food, celebrations and customs, sporting events, museums, art galleries, trendy weekend markets, clubs, bars and live entertainment in a clean and safe environment. Many people choose to live and study in Brisbane because it offers: Sub-tropical environment Vibrant, city culture One of Australia s lowest costs of living Brisbane is Australia s fastest growing city with a population of 2.2 million and it offers convenient, simple to navigate, reliable public transport services including train, bus and ferry systems. Brisbane is also the gateway to the famous Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, three of the world s largest sand islands and sub-tropical hinterland rainforests all of which are under two hours travel away and most are accessible by public transport. The University of Queensland The University of Queensland (UQ) was founded in 1909 and enrolled its first students in The main campus, situated in the suburb of St Lucia, is set in 114 hectares of riverside parkland, only 7kms from the city centre of Brisbane. The University s St Lucia campus is renowned as one of Australia s most attractive campuses. UQ is a leader among Australia s 39 universities, recognised internationally as a premier teaching and research institution. UQ ranks in the top 50 as measured by the QS World University Rankings and in the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities. The University also ranks 52 in the US News Best Global Universities Rankings; 60 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 55 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities. It is a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) a leading group of Australian universities that collectively enrolls one-third of all university students and conducts 70 percent of all university research in Australia. The University is one of only three Australian institutional members of Universitas 21 a select international network of comprehensive, research-intensive universities committed to world-best quality and practice. In 2015 the University offered a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses to over 50,000 students through its 6 faculties and numerous centres and institutes on three campuses. The University is highly proactive in international education with a current enrolment of more than 12,000 international students from 141 countries. The University also offers extensive Study Abroad and short course Continuing Professional/Vocational/Technical Education programs across a wide diversity of disciplines. The University of Queensland has an international reputation for high quality teaching, research and student services. It is international in outlook, actively building its international student numbers and global institutional links as evidenced by the University s numerous exchange agreements and memoranda of understanding with overseas institutions that facilitate student and staff exchange. Additional information on The University of Queensland is available from the website The University of Queensland

12 Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) The University s Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) was established in 1981 and is located on the University s St Lucia campus. The Institute holds accreditation under the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA), Australia's independent national regulator of the higher education sector. ICTE-UQ is also Quality Assured by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS), is a government registered ELICOS provider, a member of the ELICOS Association English Australia since its establishment in 1983 and a registered IELTS, TKT and Occupational English Test (OET) test administration centre. ICTE-UQ celebrated 35 years of operation in ICTE-UQ has been named as Australia s leading education and training exporter winning two of Australia s most prestigious export awards - the Premier of Queensland s Export Award (Education & Training) and the Australian Export Award (Education & Training). It has significant experience in the design, development, delivery and management of programs in English for General, Academic, Business and Special Purposes and in pre-service and in-service TESOL teacher training and teacher professional development. The Institute also has wide experience in the area of customised short-term programs designed to meet the training and ongoing development needs of international government, corporate and educational organisations. ICTE-UQ programs have been delivered for a diverse range of client organisations, including national and provincial ministries and bureaus of education, municipal education authorities, professional teaching associations and international education institutions from developing and developed countries including, Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Chile and Mexico. In 2015 ICTE-UQ delivered training to over 6,600 participants across its range of programming streams and administered in excess of 8,200+ IELTS/TKT/OET tests. The Institute has strong and established administrative systems with a highly qualified and experienced management, administration and teaching/ training core staff of 120+ with a further 105+ consultancy staff. Additional information on the range of courses and support services offered through ICTE-UQ is available through the website ICTE-UQ Premises & Student Support Facilities Classes will be held in modern classrooms on the University of Queensland St Lucia Campus. ICTE- UQ is located in the Sir Llew Edwards Building - a purpose-built 47 seminar room premises on the UQ St Lucia Campus. All seminar rooms are enhanced with audio-visual equipment, including computers with internet access, data projectors, projection areas, document cameras, audio inputs and ceiling-mounted stereo speakers. Facilities also include a well-resourced Learning Centre. There is also a 200 seat auditorium with wheelchair access and special seating designed for students who are sight-impaired. Computer Facilities ICTE-UQ is pleased to provide as a free service to students in group programs, internet access to any public student computer on campus. In addition to the computer facilities at ICTE- UQ indicated above, modern computer laboratories are also situated within UQ libraries around the St Lucia campus. Students bringing their own laptops can access their and internet through the University s wireless network on campus. ICTE-UQ students will be given a monthly internet download quota of 50GB per month on campus. The University of Queensland

13 General Information Campus Environment and Facilities Campus Shops: On campus there is a shopping arcade which includes a hair salon, bookshop, news agency, convenience store, pharmacy, copying service, and travel agency Campus Facilities: The University campus includes entertainment and eating venues as follows - live theatre, movie cinema, several cafeterias and coffee shops. Branches of the ANZ and Commonwealth Banks are located on the campus and include international financial services. A post office is located on campus Campus Sporting Facilities: Students have access to the University s extensive sporting facilities including an Aquatic Centre, Athletics Centre, Sport & Fitness Centre and Tennis Centre. Students may also join the Sports & Physical Recreation Association, for a fee, to access facilities at a discount price. Public Transport ICTE-UQ is well-serviced by Brisbane Transport bus and/or ferry services from all suburbs within a 10 kilometre radius of the University, where students are usually accommodated. Buses also connect from the University to local railway stations. A modern fast City Cat catamaran ferry departs at regular intervals from the University campus travelling to the city centre of Brisbane. Shopping Centres ICTE-UQ is located within 1-3 kilometres from two major shopping centres Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and Toowong Village Shopping Centre. The CBD shopping area of Brisbane is six kilometres from the University and easily reached by bus, ferry or train. Additional information on the range of courses and support services offered through ICTE-UQ is available through the website The University of Queensland

14 CONTACT US Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education The University of Queensland (ICTE-UQ) Brisbane Queensland 4072 Australia T F E admissions@icte.uq.edu.au W icte.uq.edu.au CRICOS Provider Number 00091C The Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education, The University of Queensland