Description

This course is essentially identical to the famous introductory course in wine-making at UC Davis and covers grape types and grape production, the science of fermentation and wine styles, alcohol and health, sensory evaluation, wine history, and the major wine regions of the world. We will use the opportunity of being in France to visit most of the major French wine regions, including Champagne, Alsace, Burgundy, Beaujolais, the northern and southern Rhone, and Provence. These trips will include visits to producers as well as special tastings and meals.

Highlights

Excursions and Activities (subject to change):
* Tour of Alsace Vineyards
* Tour of Jura (Arbois)
* Paris (2 nights)
* Optional field trip to Champagne
* Southern France (3 nights)
* Burgundy and Beaujolais
* Southern Provence
* Southern Rhone and Languedoc
* Northern Rhone

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Sciences
• Culture
• Ethnic Studies
• Food Science And Nutrition
• History

Cost in US$:

See UC Davis Summer Abroad website for most up-to-date fee details

Program Fees Include:

Fees for UC Davis Summer Abroad include:
- Program Fee (USD 750)
- Course Unit Fee (approx. USD 287 per unit * 8 units)
- Accommodations & Activities Fee (varies by program, USD 950 - 4250)
- Summer Campus Fee (USD 290)

Fees subject to change; please visit the UC Davis Summer Abroad program webpage or contact UC Davis Summer Abroad for the most up-to-date information concerning program costs. Programs start around USD 5,000.

Experience Required

yes

To be eligible to participate in a UC Davis Summer Abroad program, you must: -be 18 years or older -have completed 15 accredited college units -be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher -be in good disciplinary standing with your academic institution

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 16-25

Scholarships are Available

UC Davis Summer Abroad is pleased to announce that the Education Abroad Center will award USD 15,000 in travel awards to participants in UC Davis Summer Abroad 2012 programs. All students enrolled in a UC Davis Summer Abroad program (Davis and Non-Davis) will have the opportunity to apply for an award ranging from USD 500 - 1,500. Application deadline: March 6, 2012. Visit the UC Davis Summer Abroad website for details.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

4-5 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

UC Davis Summer Abroad's Mission Statement

UC Davis Summer Abroad programs offer students short but intense academic courses that are complemented with a wealth of cultural activities. The courses are structured in such a way that students gain knowledge not only in the classroom, but also from experiential learning that takes advantage of the program site. All of our programs are built around UC Davis courses and are led by UC Davis faculty. Many provide opportunities for students to visit non-English speaking countries while doing their coursework in English. Our class sizes are limited, generally enrolling from 18-30 students, thus allowing us to create intimate learning communities overseas. Programs are open to all students outside the UC system, alumni and professionals.