Vienna- At the Crossroads of Central Europe

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Vienna

Term: Summer 
Dates: August 1 - 31

Description:
Vienna, one of Europe's great imperial capitals, is our classroom, as we study European history from a local perspective. A gateway to eastern Europe, Vienna was the scene of epic battles between Christians and Muslims, as Ottoman Turks besieged the city. A musical capital, Vienna was home to Mozart. Sigmund Freund and Gustav Klimt made Vienna the birthplace of "modernity" around 1900. The city of Adolf Hitler's youth, Vienna saw the destruction of Vienna's flourishing Jewish community during WWII. In the Cold War, Vienna, officially "neutral," became a headquarters of the United Nations, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, as well as numerous NGOs. With the fall of the iron curtain, it is again a meeting point between East and West. No prerequisites.

Courses offered:
* HIS 102S (5 units) - Undergraduate Proseminar in History
    - Intensive reading, discussion, research, and writing in selected topics in the various fields of history. Summer Abroad students will be enrolled in 102S unless they contact the program coordinator to request emphasis D (Modern Europe to 1815) or E (Europe since 1815). May be repeated for credit.
* HIS 198 (3 units) - Directed Group Study

Highlights:
* Vienna
* Belvedere
* Kunsthistorisches Museum
* St. Stephens Cathedral
* Melk Abbey
* Hofburg-Imperial Treasury
* Klosterneuburg
* Heeresgeschichtliche Museum
* Schloss Schönbrunn
* Kapuzinergruft
* Haus der Musik
* Opera at the Theater an der Wien
* Cafe Central and other Viennese Coffeehouses
* Sigmund Freud Museum
* Leopold Museum
* United Nations & International Atomic Energy Agency
* Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe
* Mauthausan Concentration Camp
* Salzkammergut lakes and Austrian Alps
* Bratislava, Slovakia
* Sopron, Hungary

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

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

The Accommodation and Activities Fee includes:
-lodging
-select meals
-select field trips

The program fee covers group health insurance and printed matter. Air fare is not included. Please contact us for the most up-to-date information concerning program costs.

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 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
• 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.