Food and Wine: Cultures, Practices and Professions

The workshop aims to provide participants with the main tools for thinking about the production and consumption of food and wine in terms of their social significance. The workshop will touch on topics relating to production, communication and consumption, with contributions from food and wine professionals.

Knowledge and understanding
Participants will learn about the history and sociology of food and wine, enabling them to call into question concepts which are usually taken for granted, such as tradition, terroir, sustainability and organics. They will also be able to examine supply chain development, branding processes and the role played by cultural intermediaries in food and wine culture.
Application of knowledge and understanding
Participants will apply the knowledge learned during the workshop through case studies relating to the world of food and wine production, communication and consumption.
Judgment skills
Participants will be actively engaged in classroom discussions and other activities to help to blend the skills previously learned during their degree course with those learned in the workshop. This will enable them to observe the food sector conscientiously and with a critical mindset.