University of California, Davis
Communication Beyond Borders Summer Program
University of California-Davis, USA
Summer Course
DURATION
4 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 2,114 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* application Fee: $100
Fast-track counseling
By contacting the school, you'll get access to free priority counselling for any study and application questions.
Key Summary
About: UC Davis, a public land-grant research university in Davis, California, runs a four-week summer programme that combines classroom and campus activities. The programme delivers 15 hours of instruction per week through daily three 50-minute classes, featuring presentations, lectures, group projects, discussions and homework. Courses include U.S. Society and Culture, Intercultural Communication Skills and Everyday Expressions and Idioms. You'll study with UC Davis students, build intercultural communication and idiomatic fluency, and gain campus immersion and cultural competence.
Career Outcomes: You'll develop skills suited to roles like international student advisor, intercultural communications specialist, ESL instructor, study-abroad coordinator, and global marketing assistant.
This four-week program includes 15 hours of instruction per week and combines a variety of in-classroom learning and engaging activities with UC Davis students. Daily instruction consists of three 50-minute classes and includes presentations, lectures, group projects, discussion sessions and homework. Courses include U.S. Society and Culture, Intercultural Communication Skills and Everyday Expressions and Idioms.
Program Benefits
Throughout the program, students will:
- Gain confidence and skills in English speaking and listening
- Strengthen pronunciation and verbal presentation skills
- Learn more about American culture and customs
- Practice American English natural speech patterns and idiom