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Cultural immersion in a study abroad program as a form of culinary tourism

Department

Hospitality & Tourism Management

College

College of Community and Public Service

Date Range

2010-2011

Abstract

Culinary tourism can be defined as an activity in which individuals experience different cultures through their foodways (food traditions). The presenters will share their experiences in a culinary tourism cultural immersion program in a small rural village of the Piedmont region of Italy. Through experiencing local food and food traditions students develop a greater understanding of, and sensitivity to a foreign culture. In a problem-based interactive workshop the presenters and participants will explore learning strategies and assessment models to develop similar study abroad experiences.

Conference Name

Food Service Educators Learning Community Summit

Conference Location

Charleston, SC

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