Economic Development 

• Syllabus
• Class Format
• Courses
• Prerequisites

On this Summer Abroad program, you can: 

• Earn 6 quarter units in 3 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

• Economic Development in South Africa – Syllabus (PDF)

The above syllabus is representative of this program. The instructors provide a term-specific program syllabus to enrolled students. The program syllabus and schedule, including the daily itinerary and planned activities, are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.

Class Format

Unless we are taking a major full-day field trip, class will meet for 3 hours a day Monday through Friday, with 1-2 short breaks. You will be expected to attend class, discuss assigned readings, complete all writing assignments, take the final exam and attend all field trips. All classes will be conducted in our hotels where we have access to a conference room and Wi-Fi. You will be provided a daily schedule that will outline readings, the agenda for each class session, and times for field trips. However, please be prepared for small adjustments.

Courses

You will enroll in one of the course sets 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.

• Economics (ECN) 115B. Economic Development (4 units)
• Major macroeconomic issues of developing countries. Issues include problems in generating capital, conduct of monetary and fiscal policies, foreign aid and investment. Important issues of policy concerning international borrowing and external debt of developing countries. GE credit: SS, WC.
• Economics (ECN) 198. Directed Group Study (2 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.

OR

• Agricultural & Resource Econ (ARE) 115B. Economic Development (4 units)
• Major macroeconomic issues of developing countries. Issues include problems in generating capital, conduct of monetary and fiscal policies, foreign aid and investment. Important issues of policy concerning international borrowing and external debt of developing countries. GE credit: SS, WC.
• Economics (ECN) 198. Directed Group Study (2 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.

 OR

• Economics (ECN) 199. Economic Development (4 units)
• Only available for students that have taken ECN 115B / ARE 115B.
• Economics (ECN) 198. Directed Group Study (2 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

 Along with the general eligibility requirements, Study Abroad will be enforcing the completion of the following prerequisites. For non-UC Davis students, the equivalent at your campus:

• Prerequisites for UC Davis Students

• ECN 001A; 
  or ECN 001AY;
  or ECN 001AV

  and 

  ECN 001B;
  or ECN 001BV

• UC Davis students: Prerequisites can only be waived by the instructor—please contact the instructor if you wish to discuss this option. Please note that you will be required to submit proof of prerequisites waived during the application process.
• Non-UC Davis students: Prerequisites can only be waived by the instructor—please contact the instructor if you wish to discuss this option. Please note that you will be required to submit proof of prerequisites waived when submitting your enrollment. If you plan to take these courses to satisfy a requirement at your home campus, please meet with your academic advisor to make sure waiving the prerequisites does not impact that requirement.
• Failure to complete unwaived prerequisites prior to program departure can result in administrative withdrawal and fees owed accordingly.