Description

This program introduces you to the Grand Toura journey through France and Italy undertaken by young Englishmen (and, eventually, women) of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The Grand Tour was designed to broaden the horizons of elite British youth by introducing them to continental languages and diplomacy, art and architecture, nature, culture, and geographyit was, in short, the culmination of an aristocratic education. We start in London and, following in the footsteps of the young men and women of a bygone era, will make stops in Paris, Mont Blanc, and Rome. At each stage of our journey, we will retrace the literary, cultural, and artistic itinerary of the young people who took the Grand Tour centuries ago to learn more about the wide, wild world and their own privileged place within it.

Courses offered:
* Humanities 180 (4 units) - Topics in Humanities
- Analysis of interdisciplinary issues in the Humanities.
- GE credit: Arts and Humanities, Writing

* Humanities 198 (4 units)
- Directed Group Study
- GE credit: None

Highlights

Excursions:
* London
- British Museum
- London Theatre performance
- Victoria and Albert Museum (Grand Tour exhibit)

* Paris
- The Louvre
- Versailles
- Mont Blanc
- Mont Blanc Tramway (for a hike and panoramic views)
- Mountain trail trips

* Rome
- The Vatican
- The Ancient City

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

TBA (fees posted on program website in Dec/Jan)

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 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.