News from the Faculty of Arts, Monash University, Melbourne Australia
Dr Bree Carlton's book Imprisoning Resistance
A Monash University researcher has uncovered the compelling story behind the closure of Victoria’s most controversial prison block.
European Currency
This exciting new multidisciplinary programme aims to provide professionals or future professionals with a deep understanding of the institutional framework and policy-making processes of the European Union and its relations with non-EU countries, regions and international organizations.
The course draws on a variety of disciplines: management, law, politics, sociology and history and investigates the political, legal, economic, social, humanitarian, environmental and security implications of the European Union for the international system.
You will be able to: study at partner European universities, complete an intensive study program at the Monash Prato Centre in Italy, complete an internship in Brussels, study European languages and write a research project in European and international studies.
To find out more please visit our website and see our detailed Master brochure:
For further information, contact the Centre Director, Professor Pascaline Winand on +61 3 990 34633 or at pascaline.winand@general.monash.edu.au or email the Centre at europecentre@general.monash.edu.au
Marc Orlando
Congratulations to Marc Orlando, recipient of the Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators award for “Excellence in Translating”. The award recognises outstanding performance in translating and is open to all practitioners in the government and private sectors across Australia.
Marc received the award for his translation into French of “War Zone — A Reporter’s Story”, an 11,000 word magazine feature article on the war in Iraq by New Zealand journalist Jon Stephenson. The original article, which needed to be translated into French in order to compete in an international journalism prize, won the prestigious Bayeux International Prize for War Correspondents in 2006.
Marc has recently joined the School of Languages Cultures and Linguistics in the areas of French and Translation Studies.
Bruce Beresford, Prof Bruce Steele and Prof Clive Probyn
Two Monash University academics have completed a 14-year project to publish the complete works of Henry Handel Richardson (1870 -1946) with a new edition of her epic trilogy The Fortunes of Richard Mahony.
Menzies Building
The Faculty of Arts is undertaking a review of the Bachelor of Arts Degree. The review will provide an opportunity for staff and students to give feedback on the degree, and to share ideas about how it might be improved.
India
The Monash Asia Institute in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts is pleased to invite applications from talented Arts students interested in working in India over the summer break.
Four students will be selected to work with an organization in Bombay as part of an internship program for a period of 4 – 6 weeks. Two students will travel in early January 2008 and two in early March.
The program seeks to promote a better understanding of the culture and business environment of Bombay and Melbourne. It is supported by the City of Melbourne, the Indian Merchants Chamber in Bombay and the Hyderabad Sind National Colleges of Bombay.
The selection process will focus on academic results and preference will be given to students intending to take up honours or a masters degree in 2008.
Interested applicants should send their resume and transcripts of academic results to monash.asia.institute@adm.monash.edu.au or deliver the documents to Juliet Yee, Room S811, 8th floor Menzies Building South Wing.
20th November 2007
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