In 2009 the course will focus on contemporary urban change in the city of Yogyakarta in central Java, Indonesia. Each student will be resident in an urban neighbourhood for the duration of the fieldwork period where they will conduct research in collaboration with counterpart Indonesian students. A preparatory week of lectures and workshops at ANU will prepare students for this exercise, and regular supervisory meetings, lectures and group workshops will be held in Yogyakarta for the duration of the fieldwork. The focus of the research will be on interactions of individuals, communities and the state in the rapidly changing political and economic climate of contemporary Indonesia. This could include issues of education, health, infrastructure development, local environment care, community leadership, economic livelihood, savings and credit associations, women’s associations, and youth activities as they pertain in urban kampung.

Students to submit one 1,500 word essay (20%) on completion of one week workshop in Canberra, and a final research report of 2,500 words (60%) at end of course. Students will also be required to keep a research journal and field notes (20%) which will be regularly monitored by coordinators.

All assignments will be completed by the end of the fieldwork period. An initial research essay will be prepared at ANU and field research findings will be presented orally at workshops and in final written form at the end of the fieldwork.

Offered as intensive four to five week teaching and fieldwork course in the Autumn session. One week of preparatory lectures and workshops at ANU followed by three to four weeks in a research location in Southeast Asia working in cooperation with local universities and supervised by ANU and local university staff. The cost of the course will be charged directly to students.

Enrolment will be limited, and selection will be based on interview.

Completion of at least 12 units of later year courses in social science disciplines.

The course can be included within anthropology and development studies majors.

Costs: including airfares, local transportation, accommodation, most meals and learning material: in the range of $1,500-2,000