Studying Australia in Florence, Gallipoli and Crete

BEYOND GALLIPOLI

AUS2002/3002 Anzac Battlefield Tour

Walking with history; Exploring Australia's experience of war

New for 2009!    Offered at Monash Prato Centre, June/July

Why do young Australians visit the battle sites of Gallipoli and Crete?

How has war shaped the Australian Identity?

This unit centres on a study tour of the Gallipoli peninsula, a visit to the ancient site of Troy, and/or a cruise through the historic Greek islands to the WWII battlefields of Crete. It will be based at the Prato Study Centre where a series of lectures and seminars will introduce students to Australia’s contribution to the major campaigns of both world Wars. Topics will include the making of the Anzac Legend, War and the experience of overseas travel, Homeric tradition and the changing nature of battle, pilgrimage, cultural tourism and the making of commemorative landscapes abroad. Students will be required to research a campaign in depth and present their findings on a former battlefield or related site of memory.

Studying at the Prato Centre

The Monash University Prato Centre is located on the ground and first floors of the elegant 18th century Palazzo Vaj on Via Pugliesi in the historic centre of Prato. See the Centre's exact location (Google Map).

Prato, in northern Tuscany, is close to several of Europe's most significant cities and institutions -- thirty minutes from Florence and the European University Institute in Fiesole, one hour from Bologna -- home to Europe's oldest university, two hours from Rome, and three hours from Milan. Florence airport is a fifteen minute drive away, where short flights can be taken to most major cities in Europe. Prato is on the major north-south railway line in Italy which links Rome with Milan, Turin, Munich and beyond. More about the Prato Centre.

Enquiries: To join our email list for further information, please send an email to australian.studies@arts.monash.edu.au with Gallipoli in the subject heading.