PRINCIPLES OF GASTRONOMY
THS2GSY
2021
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.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorClare Lade
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesGroup presentation, individual research report, reflective exercises, final examination.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsTHS3GAS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Food tourism around the world: development, management and markets
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHall C.M.
Year2003
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherBUTTERWORTH-HEINMAN
ISBN9780750655033
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Gastronomy, Tourism & the Media
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorFrost, W., Laing, J., Best. G., Williams. K., Strickland, P., & Lade, C.
Year2016
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherChannel View: United Kingdom.
ISBN9781845415730
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URLN/A
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Tourism and gastronomy
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHjalager A., and Richards G.
Year2002
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherROUTLEDGE
ISBN9780203218617
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClare Lade
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final exam (2 h) (equivalent to 2000 words). | Central exam | Individual | No | 30 | SILO3 |
One individual report (equivalent to 1750 words). Submit via Turnitin on LMS. | Report | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO4 |
One in-class group presentation (10 minutes per student - equivalent to 500 words). Groups of two-three. | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Individual reflective exercise (equivalent to 500 words). Students are also expected to participate in class discussion related to these completed reflections. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Singapore (SIM), 2021, Week 28-40, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClare Lade
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 28 - 39
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 28 - 39
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final exam (2 h) (equivalent to 2000 words). | Central exam | Individual | No | 30 | SILO3 |
One individual report (equivalent to 1750 words). Submit via Turnitin on LMS. | Report | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO4 |
One in-class group presentation (10 minutes per student - equivalent to 500 words). Groups of two-three. | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Individual reflective exercise (equivalent to 500 words). Students are also expected to participate in class discussion related to these completed reflections. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3 |