World Cinema and the European Film Festival

  Germany

• Berlin: 
Berlin

Term: Summer 
Dates: August 2-31

Description: Based in Berlin, one of Europe's most exciting cities, this program examines contemporary cinema by considering the role of film festivals in producing and distributing films around the world. The highlight of our time will be a field trip to the Locarno Film Festival, set in the lovely lake region of southern Switzerland. Perched between Cannes (in the spring) and Venice (in the fall), Locarno's is the most important festival of the summer. The topography of the course reflects its focus: while Berlin is home to one of Europe's biggest and most important movie studios, the class will consider the relationship between conventional national filmmaking and the transnational film festival. We will examine a series of contemporary film makers whose reputations were established at film festivals, including Pedro Almodovar (Talk to Her), Michael Haneke (Funny Games), Wong Kar Wai (In the Mood for Love) and Lars von Trier (Dogville). Courses taught in English by University of California, Davis instructor, Jaimey Fisher, PhD.

Highlights: 11 days in Locarno, Switzerland to attend the Locarno Film Festival.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: TBA (total estimated fees charged to students)

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.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Germany Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 16-25

Scholarships are Available. Summer Abroad is pleased to announce that the Education Abroad Center will award USD15,000 in travel awards to participants in Summer Abroad 2010 programs. All students enrolled in a Summer Abroad program (Davis and Non-Davis) will have the opportunity to apply for an award ranging from USD500 - USD1,000. Application deadline: March 1, 2010. Contact us using the link at the top of the page for details.

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

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

UC Davis Summer Abroad's Mission Statement: UC Davis Summer Abroad programs offer students short but intense academic courses that are complemented with a wealth of cultural activities. The courses are structured in such a way that students gain knowledge not only in the classroom, but also from experiential learning that takes advantage of the program site. All of our programs are built around UC Davis courses and are led by UC Davis faculty. Many provide opportunities for students to visit non-English speaking countries while doing their coursework in English. Our class sizes are limited, generally enrolling from 18-30 students, thus allowing us to create intimate learning communities overseas. Programs are open to all students outside the UC system, alumni and professionals.