Curricula

Objective

In this course you will be introduced to the framework and basic concepts of sustainable gastronomy. You will learn the broad definition of gastronomy focusing on issues on food culture and identity. You will understand the difference between food system and food chain. You will understand what is meant by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the dimensions of sustainability in connection with food. After completing the course, you will have learned the basic tools for systems thinking and needed to delve deeper into the themes of sustainable gastronomy.

Content

The course contents provide you with the basic concepts of and create the framework for sustainable gastronomy. You’ll define gastronomy including issues on food culture and identity, food system vs. food chain, the dimensions of sustainability, the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in connection with food, and systems thinking central in sustainable development.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
You recognize the framework for sustainable gastronomy. You understand what is meant with gastronomy and food system. You recognize the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the dimensions of sustainability.

Satisfactory 2
You recognize the framework and central concepts for sustainable gastronomy. You understand what is meant with gastronomy and sustainable food system/food chain. You recognize the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the dimensions of sustainability in connection with food.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You understand the framework and central concepts of sustainable gastronomy. You understand what is meant with gastronomy and the relationship of sustainable food system in relation to food chain. You recognize and understand the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the dimensions of sustainability in connection with food. You are aware of the role of systems thinking in sustainability.

Very good 4
You understand and are able to analyze the framework and central concepts of sustainable gastronomy. You understand the broad definition of gastronomy and the relationship of sustainable food system and food chain. You recognize the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the dimensions of sustainability in connection with food and you are able to apply them in your actions. You recognize the meaning of systems thinking in sustainable development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You understand analyze the shared framework and central concepts of sustainable gastronomy. You understand the broad definition of gastronomy and the relationship of sustainable food system and food chain. You recognize the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the dimensions of sustainability in connection with food and you are able to apply them in your actions. You understand the importance and the central role of systems thinking in sustainable development.

Further information

The course is essential for students in food studies (sustainable
gastronomy). It is available also for exchange students and students in Open UAS.