Description

This program is designed to give musicians and non-musicians an introduction to the music and culture of Latin America. Buenos Aires is one of the largest Latin American cities, with a vibrant cultural life. The music scene is particularly lively in the city, with the best tango shows anywhere, really active rock and roll (in Spanish), folk and tropical movements, and some fo the best Opera performances in the world at the renowned Teotro Colon. Students will experience the music directly, interact with performers and composers, developing relationships and exchanging views and perspectives, not exclusively about music but rather about the culture at large.

*Music 127 OR Spanish 171 (4 units)
Music from Latin America
Examination of music from Latin America. Characteristic music (i.e. tango, bossa nova, salsa, musica motena, musica andina) as well as its implications in other musical genres. Taught in Spanish. Not open to students who have taken Spanish 171 or 171S.
GE credit: None

*Music198 (4 units)
Directed Group Study
GE credit: None

Highlights

*Evita Museum
*Museum of Latin American Art (MALBA)
*Bellas Artes
*Teatro Colon
*Centro Cultural Borges
*Day trip to Colonia, Uruguay
*Day in Tigre
*Go on a Graffiti tour and see a Tango show!

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

• Culture
• Dance
• Latin American Studies
• Music
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

TBA. Please contact us for more 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

Independently or in Groups of 14-20

Scholarships are Available

UC Davis Summer Abroad is pleased to announce that the Education Abroad Center will award USD 25,000 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.