Film as Narrative: Inventing Scotland

  Scotland

Edinburgh

Term: Summer 
Dates: July 19 - August 16

Description: What is Scotland? Who are the Scots? How has the medium of film contributed to these cultural constructs? To answer these questions, we will study popular film from the silent era to the contemporary. Our explorations will unfold against a backdrop of Scottish history and selections from key literary figures such as Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Muriel Spark, and Irvine Welsh. We will be based in Edinburgh, one of Europes most beautiful cities, during the Edinburgh Festival, the worlds largest arts festivaland well take the opportunity to attend several events. Field trips will visit film location sites in Edinburgh and throughout Scotland, including the spectacular Highlands. Dr. Johns will co-teach the course with award-winning Scottish screenwriter Ninian Dunnett.

English 160 (4 units)
Film as Narrative
Prerequisite: course 3 or University Writing Program 1. A study of modern film (1930 to present) as a storytelling medium. GE credit: ArtHum, Wrt.

English 198 (4 units)
Directed Group Study
GE credit: None

Highlights: We will be attending selected events of Europe's premier cultural festival, the Edinburgh Festival, as well as taking field trips to the Highlands and St. Andrews. Other proposed field trips include: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, The Royal Mile, Royal Botanic Gardens, New Town, the National Gallery, Arthur's Seat, and The Museum of Scotland

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

UC Davis Summer Abroad Fees for
Film as Narrative: Inventing Scotland
$1200.00 Program Fee
(includes $300 non-refundable deposit)
$1176.00 Course Fee ($147/unit X 8 units)*
TBA Accommodations and Activities Fee

Students who enroll before the Accommodations and Activities Fee is posted will be notified via email as soon as the fee is available. If they choose to withdraw within 10 days of this notification, their deposit will be refunded.

* This fee level is based on the proposed governor's budget. The fees are subject to Regental, legislative, and gubernatorial action and may change without notice.

Experience Required: yes

U.C. Davis University Writing Program 1 or English 3 or equivalent

This Program is open to American and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Scotland Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 16-25

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home