Description

Vienna, one of Europe's great imperial capitals, is our classroom, as we study European history from a local perspective. A gateway to eastern Europe, Vienna was the scene of epic battles between Christians and Muslims, as Ottoman Turks besieged the city. A musical capital, Vienna was home to Mozart. Sigmund Freund and Gustav Klimt made Vienna the birthplace of "modernity" around 1900. The city of Adolf Hitler's youth, Vienna saw the destruction of Vienna's flourishing Jewish community during WWII. In the Cold War, Vienna, officially "neutral," became a headquarters of the United Nations, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, as well as numerous NGOs. With the fall of the iron curtain, it is again a meeting point between East and West. No prerequisites.

Courses offered:
* HIS 102S (5 units) - Undergraduate Proseminar in History
Intensive reading, discussion, research, and writing in selected topics in the various fields of history. Summer Abroad students will be enrolled in 102S unless they contact the program coordinator to request emphasis D (Modern Europe to 1815) or E (Europe since 1815). May be repeated for credit.
AND
* HIS 198 (3 units) - Directed Group Study

Highlights

Excursions and Activities:
Vienna:
* Belvedere
* Kunsthistorisches Museum
* St. Stephens Cathedral
* Hofburg-Imperial Treasury
* Klosterneuburg
* Heeresgeschichtliche Museum
* Schloss Schönbrunn
* Kapuzinergruft
* Haus der Musik
* Opera at the Theater an der Wien
* Cafe Central and other Viennese Coffeehouses
* Sigmund Freud Museum
* Leopold Museum
* United Nations & International Atomic Energy Agency
* Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Mauthausan Concentration Camp
Salzkammergut lakes and Austrian Alps

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

• Culture
• European Studies (includes Politics)
• History
• Political Science/politics
• Religious Studies

Cost in US$:

TBA (please contact us for the most up to date information)

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.