Global Fashion in China
On this Summer Abroad program, you can:
- Earn 8 quarter units in 4 weeks
- Enroll in UC Davis courses to fulfill degree, major, minor, or GE requirements as listed in the General Catalog
- Experience academic coursework enriched by both the program’s location(s) and activities
Note to Non-UC Davis Students:
- Students from other campuses should consult with their home campus to determine whether courses may be used to fulfill their specific academic requirements.
- Semester students who will apply for Summer Financial Aid can get an additional unit to meet unit minimums for financial aid eligibility. Please contact Summer Abroad for additional information.
Syllabus
Summer Abroad China Syllabus (PDF)
The program syllabus and schedule, including the daily itinerary and planned activities, are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
Class Format
TBD
Earn GE credit! Some courses on this program offer GE credit. Expand the sections below to view course descriptions and type of credit offered.
Courses
You will enroll in the course set below. Auditing is not an option. UC Davis programs are academic programs so participants should expect a substantial amount of course work.
- Design (DES) 131. Global Fashion and Textile Product Design (4 units)
- Exploration of materials, embellishments, and structural techniques derived from historic and contemporary world cultures. Emphasis on unique qualities of individual expression applied to hand made textiles, fashion and textile products. GE credit: AH, VL.
- Design (DES) 198. Directed Group Study (4 units, Pass/No Pass grading only)
- This course includes participation on excursions and tours and attendance to guest lectures. Students are often asked to write reflective pieces. Assignment topics vary by program.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are enforced for this program beyond the general eligibility requirements.