DTN302
SOCIETY, FOOD HABITS AND CONSUMPTION
DTN302
2018
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. You will explore cuisines from other cultures and the effects of multiculturalism on Australian culinary culture, 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 trends in food consumption worldwide. Food labelling, food policy, food technologies, ecology and agriculture influence on the food system is also covered. Your learning in this subject will be assessed through written works and a multi media presentation. This subject addresses La Trobe's Global Citizenship Essential which entails a deep appreciation of how we live in an interconnected world, being able to recognize the global context of concepts, act across cultures and boundaries, and work with diverse communities - now and in the future.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnna Vassallo
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: 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 can undertake this subject as part of a cross institutional enrolment under certain circumstances, and must seek approval from the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Course Coordinator for eligibility. Due to the nature of the subject content and online delivery, enrolments are generally not permitted past the published OUA enrolment date for the study period.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | A Sociology of Food and Nutrition: A social appetite | Prescribed | Germov and Williams, 4th Edition, 2017 | Oxford University Press Australia |
Readings | Australia's food and nutrition | Prescribed | Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2012 | Cat.No.PHE 163. Canberra:AIHW. Available as a PDF from http://www.aihw.gov .au/publicationdetail/?id=10737422319 |
Readings | Journals articles and other multimedia - Via LMS | Prescribed | Various | Various |
Readings | Food and Culture | Recommended | Kittker, PG, Sucher, KP and Nelms M. 2012 | Wadsworth Cengage Learning, Belmont, California. |
Readings | Food and Nutrition throughout Life | Recommended | Croxford, S. et al. 6th Edition, 2015 | Allen & Unwin, Crow's Nest, Sydney |
Readings | Food and Nutrition: Food and health systems in Australia and New Zealand | Recommended | Wahlqvist, 3rd edition, 2011 | Allen and Unwin, Australia, Crows Nest, NSW |
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, 2018, OUA Study Period 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnna Vassallo
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* |
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One 1000 word individual written report on changes in food habits | Submission will be in the style of a magazine article. Students to complete supplied template. | 025 | 01, 03, 04 |
Two infographics (1500 words total equivalent) - translating information into an infographic form | 2 infographics to be completed individually. | 035 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
One 1600 word individual assessment task - influences on culinary culture in Australia | Individual report. | 040 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2018, OUA Study Period 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnna Vassallo
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 22 - 34
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week from week 22 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
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One 1000 word individual report about interview with an older family member | Submission will be in the style of a magazine article. Students to complete supplied template. | 20 | 01, 03, 04 |
Two team info-graphics (270 word equiv per student) | 10% each, word equivalencies based on groups of no more than 3 students | 20 | 02, 03, 04 |
5 minutes video presentation & peer assessment (equiv to 1200 words) | Students will create a video presentation on a certain topic | 30 | 02, 03 |
One group debate (600 words equivalent) | Refer to subject learning guide for debate information. | 10 | 04, 05 |
Two individual 400 word info-graphics (800 words total) | 20 | 02, 03, 04 |