Description

Explore the rich culture and history of Greece through over a dozen field trips to archeological sites and museums. Take the opportunity to travel in five breath-taking places around Greece while learning about the beautiful and sophisticated country through its complex past.

Read American and Greek writers in translation while you live in Athens where democracy was born; enjoy the laid-back island life of Hydra; explore the prehistoric sites of the great Myceneans and the medieval castles and monasteries of the Peloponnese when we travel to Nafplion; run the ancient stadium in Olympia; immerse yourself in the rich history of the island of Kefalonia while living in the beach village of Karavomylos, and swim in the waters of Ithaca that Odysseus sailed from for Troy.

COURSES:
* English 149 (4 units): Topics in Literature
Intensive examination of literature considered in topical terms, not necessarily historically. May be repeated for credit when content differs.
GE credit: Wrt.
* English 198 (4 units): Directed Group Study

Highlights

Excursions:
** While in Athens
- Acropolis (and its museum)
- The Parthenon,
- Ancient Agora and the Stoa (and its museum),
- The National Archeological Museum.
- Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion.
- The Oracle of Delphi--the site, the stadium, and its museum.

** While in Hydra
- Historical Archives and Museum of Hydra.
- The Lazaros Koundouriotis Historic Residence.

** While in the Peloponnese
- The ancient theater of Epidaurus and its museum.
- The Archeological Museum of Nafplion.
- The site of ancient Mycenae, its museum, and the beehive tomb of Agamemnon.
- The site of medieval Mystra near Sparta.
- Ancient Olympia, site of the Olympic Games, and its museums.
- The jail of Bourtzi (optional).
- The castle of Palamidi (optional).

** While in Cephalonia
- The underwater cave of the nymph Melissani
- The Archeological and Ethnographic Museums in Argostoli
- The town of Aghia Efimia.
- Boat trip to Ithaca (the ports of Vathi and Kioni and the coves of Gidaki and Sarakiniko).

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

• Classical Studies
• Culture
• English
• English Literature
• Ethnic Studies

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 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.