Course
Course 7.5 credits • SASH58
The course SASH58 is currently not being offered
The aim of the course is to give the student an introduction to food studies, with special emphasis given to the concept Gastronomy, its historical origins and present status. The course will offer both theoretical and practical knowledge of Gastronomy, including basic elements of sensory studies and food processing in order to enhance the gastronomic attributes of food.
The historical development of gastronomy will be studied, specifically in relation to nutrition and public health. The social context of eating, the meal, is a focal point in the course. Eating habits and meal orders will be studied in a comparative perspective between different countries and regions.
Study period:
spring semester 2013
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
day
Study period:
2013-01-30 – 2013-04-19
Language of instruction:
English
Eligibility:
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
Application code:
LU-E7611
Application code:
LU-70531