A Taste of Europe: Melbourne Intensive (EURO20007)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Summer Term
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In this course students learn about a selection of European cuisines and how they have been plated up for consumption in Melbourne. Food and wine are often used to support national and regional identity. In the first part of this course, students will consider the relationship between gastronomy and identity. Students will be introduced to a range of key culinary concepts and practices and the way we talk about them. Through analysis of some of the key features of French, Italian and Spanish cuisines, students will consider how these countries' culinary profiles speak to wider socio-political issues such as authenticity, food and space, cultural practices and the history of food and wine.

In the second part of this course, students will consider issues of "authenticity" in the way cuisines are plated up for consumption in Melbourne. This will require students to interrogate their assumptions and expectations about European foods and wines and to reflect on their personal experience of the "taste" of Europe.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

  • Have experienced first-hand the relationship between cuisine and identity formation
  • Be able to critically analyse key culinary texts, using theoretical frameworks relevant to food and wine studies
  • Be able to recognise the relationship between cultural production, such as cuisine, and identity formation
  • Have developed an understanding of specific historical and cultural issues and contexts
  • Understand the significance of authenticity and othering to food practices
  • Have developed the ability to evaluate the strength of theories, and develop an argument by reference to appropriate sources.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • Have developed effective public speaking and written communication skills
  • Have acquired critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Have acquired an understanding of cultural, linguistic, national and transnational contexts
  • Have developed an international awareness and openness to the world
  • Have developed effective time management and planning skills.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EURO30006 A Taste of Europe: Melbourne Intensive
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A research essay

  • 2000 words
3 Weeks after the end of teaching50%

5 x 250 words blogs, including critical analysis of each culinary culture and a fieldwork/site visit report

  • 1250 words (total)
Throughout the teaching period30%

A class presentation (equivalent to 750 words)

  • 15 minutes
During the teaching period20%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures.Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Summer Term
    CoordinatorRiccardo Amorati
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursTotal of 33 hours: Ten 1-hour lectures and eight 1.5-hour tutorials taught over 2-week teaching period. An additional 11 hours of site visits in Melbourne or elsewhere, workshops, film screenings and learning support sessions will be scheduled.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period10 February 2025 to 21 February 2025
    Last self-enrol date12 February 2025
    Census date21 February 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail28 February 2025
    Assessment period ends14 March 2025

    Summer Term contact information

    Dr Riccardo Amorati: riccardo.amorati@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025