Study Abroad in Perth Australia - Wanju Boodjah (Welcome to Country)

"We Nyungar leaders welcome you to come from a long way over the big sea to sit, listen, look, learn, talk and walk the footpaths of yesterday, today and tomorrow while learning about the culture, traditions and language of Nyungar families."




Summer program in Western Australia

The summer program in Western Australia is based at Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. This is a five week course running from June 12 to July 10 (check program dates for exact arrival and departure dates) is ideal for students looking to experience Australia at its best.

In this unique five week 6-credit course, students will gain a Nyungar perspective on:

  • Wirnmut: spirituality, mythology, cosmology
  • Moort Keniny: language, people, community, art, history, dancing, storytelling
  • Boodjah: meteorology and cartography

Students will have the opportunity to go on field trips to places of cultural significance, such as Walyuap (Fremantle), Wadjemup (Rottnest Island) and Wardandi (Yallingup) during one of the most important of the Noongar's six seasons - Makuru (winter), when the rains signal the cleansing of the land, river and ocean. Along the way you'll engage in comparisons of colonial and idigenous discourse, perspectives and reflection.

 

 
 Academic Information


The aim of this program is to introduce students to a range of knowledge about Nyungar and their place within past and contemporary Australia, the relationships between social and cultural theory and practice and how the Nyungar people have influenced and continued to influence Australian culture.

The learning objectives are as follows:
Research and write and essay and present a group workshop on Nyungar culture
Understand the difference between stereotype and knowledge
Comprehend Nyungar world views
Develop ruditamentary writing, reading and speaking skills in Nyungar language,
and thereby understand the importance of narrative in Nyingar society

Click here to look at the syllabus. (The page will open in a new window. Close the window to return to the CIS Western Australia Summer program page)
Course Name: KAC272 Wanju Boodjah 'Welcome To Country'


Program fee and Inclusions

The 2006 program fee for the Summer in Western Australia is $4,000, which includes:

Application processing
Pre-departure services: academic advising and pre-departure orientation
Airport reception and transportation to your accommodation
Academic advice and personal support
Health and accident insurance
Housing (Apartment style with kitchen)
Tuition for 6 credits
University and city orientation
Field Trips
Official Transcript from Murdoch University


Apply

Both undergraduates and graduates students with a 2.75/4.0 GPA are eligible for the Summer in Western Australia program. A $50.00 application fee is due with the application materials. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but the final day to apply is March 15th. Please note that enrollment is limited and spaces will be confirmed on a first come, first served basis. Click here to download the CIS Summer Program Application.
Course Name: KAC272 Wanju Boodjah 'Welcome To Country'

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