A grand baroque palace with ornate details, the Belvedere in Vienna, Austria, stands prominently with its green copper domes and symmetrical architecture. In front of the palace, a large, reflective pond mirrors the building's façade. The sky is clear and blue, and several people are visible walking along the pathways and garden areas surrounding the palace.

Summer Abroad Austria - Courses

Vienna—Crossroads of Central Europe

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

The program syllabus and schedule, including the daily itinerary and planned activities, are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.

Class Format

Your learning experience will be a combination of traditional classroom sessions, group project work and field trips. These trips will include visits to medieval monasteries, the Austrian Alps, classical music performances, Viennese wine garens and art museums. The class generally meets four times per week with weekends free. More details on the syllabus.

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. Expand the sections to view course descriptions. Auditing is not an option. UC Davis programs are academic programs so participants should expect a substantial amount of course work.

  • History (HIS) 102S. Undergraduate Proseminar in History (5 units)
  • Designed primarily for history majors. Intensive reading, discussion, research, and writing in selected topics in the various fields of history. Education Abroad Program. May be repeated for credit. GE credit: AH or SS, WE.
  • History (HIS) 198. Directed Group Study (3 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.

*German majors earn 8 credits and German minors earn 4 credits.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are enforced for this program beyond the general eligibility requirements.

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