International Mobility: Global Sustainability and Local Responses in the Indo-Pacific unit (HOS201)

Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

In this unit you will undertake a funded 4-week immersive trip to an Indo-Pacific nation, engaging with leaders from public, private and civil society, to explore the impact of global environmental issues at the local level. 

Working individually, and in small groups, you will learn about these issues through the lens of the host country, as well as the development and execution of sustainable solutions happening both now, and in the future. 

Your studies will commence locally in Tasmania and incorporate Palawa Aboriginal knowledges. Embracing the multidisciplinary nature of international sustainability efforts, you will be able to tailor your preparatory learning to your own discipline or area of study. 

You will then be fully prepared for your international experience, ready to learn from diverse perspectives of local leaders in your destination country as they share their sustainability issues, experiences, and solutions. We visit and understand how communities and cities become more resilient and sustainable (in their own context), learn how local communities in the Indo-Pacific make use of their limited resources and look at how different local communities mitigate and adapt to climate change. 

The overseas study tour will help expand your perspectives, viewing sustainability efforts through the lives, actions, values, and histories of those who experience them. It will help you to interpret sustainability challenges and solutions holistically, appreciating the social, cultural, environmental, economic and political contexts of different countries. 

UniGO will introduce students to accessible language learning activities through an individualised, immersive approach. Daily, social interactions in-country will increase students’ exposure to real-life situations, allow them to practice communication, and strengthen cultural understanding and confidence.

Supported by academics with research and network connections to the host organisations, local leaders and destination country, you will evaluate human impacts on natural and built environments, and how physical, economic, social and technological factors affect global sustainability efforts. 

During your time in country, you will develop cross-cultural awareness, basic conversational skills in the main language of your host country, and self-reflexive skills to critically reflect on your own perspectives. 

Through growing awareness of the importance of Southeast Asia to Australia, you will cultivate a deeper appreciation of Tasmania’s and your own place in the world.

Summary

Unit name	International Mobility: Global Sustainability and Local Responses in the Indo-Pacific
Unit code	HOS201
Credit points	25
College/School	Arts and Society Arts and Society Office
Discipline	Office of Arts and Society
Coordinator	Professor Can Seng Ooi
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Cradle Coast	Trimester
Hobart	Trimester
Launceston	Trimester

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Trimester	1/11/2026	23/11/2026	23/12/2026	13/2/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate human impacts on natural environments and how physical, economic, social and technological factors affect global sustainability solutions
• Explain observed sustainability challenges and responses in their social, cultural, economic. environmental and political contexts
• Understand cultural similarities and differences, as well as sustainability practices in the visited country, and draw comparisons to Tasmania and Australia
• Demonstrate cross-cultural competencies in social interaction and communication

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
099999	$4,349.00	$2,041.00	not applicable	$5,124.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Pre-departure Workshops: face-to-face and online, 9 x 150 minutes  (environmental policies, culture, politics, technology, economics, itinerary specific sessions, planning and logistics) In-country trip: Four weeks (28 days) Post-trip Debrief Workshop: face-to-face and online, 1 x 150 minutes Optional pre-trip language classes: We strongly recommend students to complete these online lessons.
Assessment	Group Country environmental profile (30%)|Personal reflections on cultural encounters during the trip (30%)|Group reflection on the journey (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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