Objectives and competences
This course focuses on the nutritional and gastronomic characteristics of the Mediterranean diet as a set of cultural practices and also explores its role as part of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage. Practical aspects of this course include a cooking workshop in the teaching kitchen of the Boqueria market, an olive oil tasting session, expert guest speakers and a research project in which students design their own Mediterranean-style diet for application abroad, among other activities. The course is particularly suitable for students with backgrounds in health studies, nutrition, culinary and gastronomic sciences, communication and psychology.
Basic information
| Type | Postgraduate courses |
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| Certificate | Advanced university course |
| Faculty or school | Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l'Alimentació |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery | Face-to-face |
| Credits | 6 |
| Length of course | 1 academic year |
| Language(s) of instruction | Catalan |
| Enrolment fee: | First year: 850,00 € An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee |
| In-company placement(s): | No |
| Classes begin: | 15/01/2024 |
| secretaria.campusalimentacio@ub.edu | |
| Master's degree course homepage | www.ub.edu/campusalimentacio |
| Managment | LAMUELA RAVENTOS, ROSA |
| Open pre-enrolment | No |
| Lead to doctoral studies | No |
| Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification: | Yes |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
- To develop meal plans based on the principles of the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle.
- To appreciate the importance of food as a vehicle for diverse cultural manifestations.
- To acquire a critical view of fad diets and evaluate their proven effects on health.
- To be able to establish connections and analyse the relationships between food, history, culture and identities.
- To assess sustainability issues in local food practices.
-To be able to formulate comparative assessments of food-related practices between the culture of origin and the local culture.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
- Students from educational institutions in the United States with an international agreement with specialized entities.- In exceptional circumstances, places may be filled by national and international students who have proof of a high level of English.
Access requirements and conditions
The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.Pre-enrolment
Calendar
10/01/2024 10/02/2024Contact us
Faculty or school where the course is taught
| Address: | FACULTAT DE FILOLOGIA I COMUNICACIÓ Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 585 08007 - BARCELONA ESPANYA |
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| Email address: | fil-secretaria@ub.edu |
| Webpage: | www.ub.edu/filologia |
| Telephone: | 93 2556000 |
| Observations: | Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Josep Carner lecture halls (Faculty of Philology and Communication), ROOM 03. |
For further enquiries
| Address: | FACULTAT DE FARMÀCIA I CIÈNCIES DE L'ALIMENTACIÓ Campus de l'Alimentació de Torribera Av. Prat de la Riba 171 (Recinte Torribera) 08921 - BARCELONA ESPANYA |
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| Email address: | secretaria.campusalimentacio@ub.edu |
| Webpage: | www.ub.edu/campusalimentacio |
| Telephone: | 93 4031966 |
| Observations: | Monday to Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |