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Summer Abroad Europe - Courses

The Grand Tour

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

Draft 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.

  • Humanities 180. Topics in the Humanities (4 units)
  • Lecture/discussion—Analysis of interdisciplinary issues in the Humanities. Topics will vary. May be repeated one time for credit. GE credit: AH, WE.
  • Humanities 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

There are no prerequisites for this program beyond the general eligibility requirements.