@article{oai:k-junshin.repo.nii.ac.jp:00000128, author = {Govey, Sonya and Govey, Sonya}, journal = {研究紀要}, month = {Jan}, note = {P(論文), Study abroad programmes offer students a rare opportunity to explore and immerse themselves in the culture and language of another country. The personal and national benefits of sending students abroad should not be underestimated. The English Department of Immaculate Heart College offers its students just such an experience: the chance to spend four weeks in Australia attending school and lodged with an Australian family. This college is perhaps unique in that our students are hosted by over twenty sister schools in Australia. In order to provide students with sufficient background knowledge of their host country, and the tools necessary to survive in a new environment, this paper outlines the Australian Studies I course offered to first year students., Study abroad programmes offer students a rare opportunity to explore and immerse themselves in the culture and language of another country. The personal and national benefits of sending students abroad should not be underestimated. The English Department of Immaculate Heart College offers its students just such an experience: the chance to spend four weeks in Australia attending school and lodged with an Australian family. This college is perhaps unique in that our students are hosted by over twenty sister schools in Australia. In order to provide students with sufficient background knowledge of their host country, and the tools necessary to survive in a new environment, this paper outlines the Australian Studies I course offered to first year students.}, pages = {233--245}, title = {Australian Studies and the Australian Study Abroad Programme}, volume = {38}, year = {2008} }