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 |
Start of teaching period | 12/09/2024 |
End of teaching period | 16/12/2024 |
secretaria.campusalimentacio@ub.edu | |
Master's degree course homepage | www.ub.edu/campusalimentacio |
Managment | Lamuela Raventós, 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
15/07/2024 14/08/2024Contact us
Classes
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 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., at Josep Carner lecture halls (Faculty of Philology and Communication), ROOM 03. |
Further information
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. |