Communication and Culture—4 weeks
To apply, complete an application for enrollment now.
The Communication and Culture Program is a comprehensive four-week program with 80 hours of instruction. It is ideal for participants who want an intensive learning experience within a short time frame. This program is offered in both winter and summer. The focus is on American culture and conversational fluency with an emphasis on vocabulary building, as well as pronunciation, natural speech and idioms, and American customs. Students practice in class with U.S. conversation partners. In addition to the core course work, electives may focus on listening, speaking, reading, oral grammar, current events and composition.
The Program
- 4 weeks long—80 total hours of instruction
- eight units of MRC
- offered four times per year: January, February, July and August
- open to students of all English-speaking levels
- small class size (12-18) for high interaction among instructors and students
- optional trips to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park and San Francisco
- cultural and academic advising for students
- UC Davis students as conversation partners both in and out of class
- recreational, cultural and social activities with U.S. student leaders
- weekend trips to nearby attractions
New Academic Option
For advanced students, a selection of academic electives is offered, including:
- writing and grammar
- listening and note taking
Placement by English Language Ability
Students are placed according to their written and oral evaluation upon arrival at UC Davis. This program is open to students of all skill levels.
What You'll Learn
Course work in this program focuses on conversational fluency and pronunciation, natural speech and idioms, and American culture and customs. Students practice in class with American conversation partners. In addition to the core course work, electives may focus on listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary and idioms, grammar and composition. Weekly discussion groups with American university students and Recreational Program Instructors (RPIs) are incorporated into the curriculum. After class, students can participate in a variety of activities, discussion groups and sports. An overnight trip to famous Lake Tahoe or Yosemite is included in this program. This trip is usually the highlight of the program and gives participants the perfect opportunity to get to know each other, their teachers and the RPIs better, as well as to have a unique language and cultural experience.
Field Trips
During this program, optional trips are planned to scenic, cultural and historic places like San Francisco, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, the Napa Valley wine region, Las Vegas, San Diego and Los Angeles. The field trips (which vary each quarter) offer a unique opportunity to see California and experience American culture with fellow students and RPIs.
Dates and tuition*
| Session | Dates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2008 | February 7 - March 7, 2008 | $1,369 |
| Summer 2008 | July 3 - August 1, 2008 | $1,369 |
| August 7 - September 5, 2008 | $1,369 | |
| Winter 2009 | January 2 - 30, 2009 | $1,369 |
| February 5 - March 6, 2009 | $1,369 | |
| Summer 2009 | July 2 - 31, 2009 | $1,369 |
| August 6 - September 4, 2009 | $1,369 |
*Prices and program dates are subject to change.
Other Program Fees*
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Application fee and express mail fee (nonrefundable) | $145 (one-time fee) |
| Student Services fee (includes advising services, email and Internet access, social events and bus pass) |
$84 |
| Medical insurance | $25 per week in program |
To apply, complete an application for enrollment now.
*All prices are subject to change.
