The application deadline forACICIS Study Indonesia's 2014 Journalism Professional Practicum is less than one month away. If you are interested in joining next year's program, applications need to be submitted to the ACICIS Secretariat no later than Tuesday October 1. Students may either apply online or download a paper-based application package (pdf). The ACICIS Secretariat is always ready to answer any questions students may have. Students may email us at acicis@murdoch.edu.au or phone (08) 9360 6254.
Students within the Faculty of Arts who wish to undertake a short field trip to Japan for the unit HEJ060/070 AsiaBound field trip: Regional Soft Power in Asia are invited to apply for an AsiaBound Grant. There are 10 scholarships available of $2,000 each. Critically examine commercial, political and grassroots media practices which contribute to ideas of 'Cool Japan' (public relations strategies, the use of new media platforms, etc). Develop a theoretical framework for understanding how media can be used to shape our perceptions of 'Cool Japan', with a particular emphasis on Asian-region localisation, soft power, and media industry concepts such as cultural attractors. Apply these concepts, approaches and methods through individual and team-based work to develop a research project of your own. The unit involves a 5 day field trip to Japan The unit can be taken at either 12.5% (undergrad) or 25% (honours in JMC). All applications and enrolments are subject to the approval of the unit coordinator (Dr Craig Norris) and the Faculty Office. For further information see the requirements document AsiaBound Scholarship Requirements (word docx). Program Dates 18 Nov 2013 – 31 Jan 2014, with 5-day intensive field trip during January. Please fill out the AsiaBound Scholarship Form AsiaBound Scholarship Application (word docx) and submit a signed copy to Dr Craig Norris (Craig.Norris@utas.edu.au). Deadline for application: 31 October 2013 NB. Late applications may be considered only if sufficient grants are available. Please forward your queries concerning AsiaBound Grants in Journalism, Media & Communications to: Dr Craig Norris – Craig.Norris@utas.edu.au Ph: +61 3 6226 1930
Students studying Journalism, Media and Communications at UTAS are encouraged to spend a semester or two studying on international exchange. Our partner institutions include some of Europe and the US's leading journalism and media courses. Financial support and loans may be available.
For journalism, these include:
Danish School of Media & Journalism
Danish School of Media & Journalism programmes (docx)
Danish School of Media & Journalism contacts (PDF)
For media and political studies, we also recommend:
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Leading North American universities in the field include:
In Asia, partner institutions include:
For a full list of exchange partners and more information, go to:
http://www.international.utas.edu.au/static/StudentMobility/ExchangeforUTASstudents.php
or email:
We also welcome international students on exchange to UTAS.
For more information:
http://www.international.utas.edu.au/static/StudentMobility/index.php
JMC Student Profile
Georgie Burgess
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws
International Student Exchange University of Helsinki, Finland
"In January 2009, I went on exchange to the University of Helsinki in Finland to study foreign reporting. I had never been overseas before so it was very exciting, and when I arrived I felt like I'd entered Narnia, there was snow and pine trees everywhere! It was incredible having to walk to uni in the thick snow everyday, and I loved rugging up.
"I made great friends with my class, and the other exchange students living at my accommodation, and one of my fondest memories is celebrating Australia Day with them in minus 20 degrees. One thing I soon discovered was that it does not matter where in the world you are, a uni student is still a uni student, and we were certainly kept busy with socialising, sledding, and went to several traditional Finnish University dinners known as 'Sitz' where we sang traditional university songs, drank vodka, and ate Finnish food.
"The Fins spoke English very well, so I had no problems with not knowing much Finnish. People were really excited to meet someone from Tasmania, and were very interested to hear about it. As part of the course the class went to Estonia for a week, and we also did a trip to Sweden for the weekend.
"I also got the opportunity to meet not only Finnish people, but all the other exchange students who were from all around the world, including America, Spain, Germany, Italy, Holland and France, so now I have friends all over the place! There are always people to share the experiences with when you are on exchange, and because you are all away from home the bonds you make are even greater.
"Overall it was an amazing experience and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for some adventure and a change from the normal life!"
On exchange in Tasmania
By University of Helsinki student, Tobias Pettersson