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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
Year in Asia is the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific's flagship program for in-country study, providing students with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the language and culture of their chosen country for two consecutive semesters. Students study a combination of language and disciplinary studies at a partner institution, and complete coursework provided by the host institution or organization. Students are required to pass all in-country courses. This 24 unit (full time, semester-long) course can be taken twice in a two-semester sequence, to make a year-long in-country study program in the region appropriate to their language/contextual major. Country, language, and institutional environments differ from region to region, and within countries. The type of language training and disciplinary study offered will vary as students are matched with institutions appropriate to their backgrounds, needs, abilities and interests. This course provides a coherent structure for these different experiences.
A fundamental component of the Year in Asia is the coursework provided by the host institution or organization. Students are required to attend pre-departure briefings, pass all in-country courses, and contribute to discussions on the YIA online community forum.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The standard workload for a 24 unit course is 520 hours including in class time and independent study. Other Information Important: All students who would like to be considered for the Year in Asia Program must submit an application via the Global Programs website. Students must follow the application procedure detailed on the Global Programs website and cannot submit a degree transfer application through their ISIS account until they have been formally accepted into the program by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific. The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific runs two application rounds each year. All applications are assessed by a committee. If successful, students will then be able to submit a degree transfer application via their ISIS account. If you have any question regarding the Year in Asia program and your eligibility, please reach out to the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific: cap.student@anu.edu.au.
Required reading will vary from country to country and will be specified in the course outline.