PRINCIPLES OF GASTRONOMY
THS2GSY
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will investigate the contemporary context of gastronomy by exploring the development of gastronomy and its application to food tourism in the 21st century. Topics covered include world and Australian cuisines, celebrity chefs, tourism and gastronomy, dining etiquette and food rituals.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Clare Lade
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: THS3GAS
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Food tourism around the world: development, management and markets | Recommended | Hall C.M. (ed) (2003) | BUTTERWORTH-HEINMAN |
| Readings | Tourism and gastronomy | Recommended | Hjalager A., and Richards G. (eds) (2002) | ROUTLEDGE |
| Readings | Gastronomy, Tourism & the Media | Prescribed | Frost, W., Laing, J., Best. G., Williams. K., Strickland, P., & Lade, C. (2016) | Channel View: United Kingdom. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Research, analyse and comprehend the concept of gastronomy as an 'art of living' and apply to defining gastronomic tourism.
- Activities:
- Group Presentation (500 words per student) relating to topics aligned with the weekly content
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
02. Reflect upon, analyse and orally demonstrate the cultural aspects of cuisine development as it applies to dining etiquette, religious practices, taboos and rituals, social traditions (banquets, festivals and feasts) and food in everyday life.
- Activities:
- Individual Research Report related to site visitation (farmers' market, food truck or specialty food store)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
03. Integrate relevant concepts and principles into the knowledge and meaning of gastronomy.
- Activities:
- Reflective Exercises completed via OneNote each week relating to the weekly theoretical content; Final Examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
04. Research and critically analyse gastronomy as a touristic product.
- Activities:
- Individual Research Report related to site visitation (farmers' market, food truck or specialty food store); Final Examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Clare Lade
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final exam (2 h) (equivalent to 1500 words) | 30 | 03 | |
| One individual report (equivalent to 1750 words) | Submit via Turnitin on LMS | 30 | 01, 04 |
| One in-class group presentation (10 minutes per student - broadly equivalent to 500 words) | Groups of two-three | 20 | 02, 03 |
| Individual reflective exercise (equivalent to 500 words) | Students are also expected to participate in class discussion related to these completed reflections. | 20 | 02, 03 |
Singapore (SIM), 2019, Week 28-40, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Clare Lade
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 28 - 39
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via online.
SeminarWeek: 28 - 39
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final exam (2 h) (equivalent to 1500 words) | 30 | 03 | |
| One individual report (equivalent to 1750 words) | Submit via Turnitin on LMS | 30 | 01, 04 |
| One in-class group presentation (10 minutes per student - broadly equivalent to 500 words) | Groups of two-three | 20 | 02, 03 |
| Individual reflective exercise (equivalent to 500 words) | Students are also expected to participate in class discussion related to these completed reflections. | 20 | 02, 03 |