dtn302 food and society
FOOD AND SOCIETIES
DTN302
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop an informed and critical understanding of the personal, social, cultural, environmental, economic and political factors influencing food, food use and food habits for individuals, communities and populations. Through readings and media, discussion and assignments we will look at cuisines from other cultures and the effects of multiculturalism on Australian culinary culture. You will develop an understanding of how the role of food has changed from ancient times to present day, and be introduced to monitoring and surveillance data used to understand factors influencing patterns and trends in food consumption worldwide. You will also be introduced to food labelling and how food policy, food technologies, ecology and agriculture influence the food system. Your learning in this subject will be assessed through written works and a multi media presentation.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKathryn Toohey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in one of: HBFN, HBFNX, HOUA.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects DTN3FSO
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is offered via Open Universities Australia. La Trobe University students who wish to undertake this subject as part of a cross institutional enrolment, may do so with subject coordinator approval.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Review and analyse the history and future of food, both from a worldwide and Australian perspective.
- Activities:
- Prescribed readings, online discussion, assignment work.
02. Evaluate basic food consumption patterns in Australia against trends in other countries.
- Activities:
- Prescribed readings, online discussion, assignment work.
03. Consolidate and synthesise the impact of how sociological factors, such as culture, religion, socio-economic status, media and marketing on food choice in individuals, groups, communities and populations.
- Activities:
- Prescribed readings, online discussion, assignment work.
04. Critically analyse how changes to food habits and trends in food and diet affect food intake.
- Activities:
- Prescribed readings, online discussion, assignment work.
05. Review and analyse the influences of food labelling regulations and food policy, food technology, ecology and agriculture on Australian and worldwide food systems.
- Activities:
- Prescribed readings, online discussion, assignment work.
Subject options
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Online, 2016, OUA Study Period 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKathryn Toohey
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 49
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week in week 49 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interview with an older family member (submission will be in the style of a magazine) 800-words | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Infographics equiv to 400-words 10% x 4 | Students will collaborate on and create Infographics with a group | 40 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Create presentation video 5 minutes equiv & peer assessment equiv to 1,200-words | Students will create a video presentation on a certain topic | 30 | 02, 03 |
| Group debate equiv to 400-words per student | Students will work in the same groups from Assessment 2 to debate a topic with another group. Will require the students to think about a topic and post a comment or respond to another students comment. | 10 | 04, 05 |