Food in the Mediterranean
The Institute of Tourism Studies, in conjunction with Mediterranean Cultural Encounters Ltd, is holding an evening course for the summer months entitled 'The Culture of Food in the Mediterranean' based on the recent publication Eating Through Time: The...
The Institute of Tourism Studies, in conjunction with Mediterranean Cultural Encounters Ltd, is holding an evening course for the summer months entitled 'The Culture of Food in the Mediterranean' based on the recent publication Eating Through Time: The Culture of Food in the Mediterranean. The text was by Prof. Carmel Cassar and the accompanying set of prints created by artist Anton Calleja.
The course will consist of ten lectures and two demonstrations on culinary preparation.
The lectures will be conducted by Noel Buttigieg assistant head of at Verdala International College, who is currently reading for a Ph.D in Cultural Studies.
Demonstration sessions will be conducted by chef and lecturer Philip Cauchi.
Lectures and demonstration sessions will be held at the Institute of Tourism Studies every Tuesday and Thursday between 6 and 8 p.m. starting in July until August. There will be a break between August 1 and 18. Lectures will resume on August 19 and end on August 28. An award ceremony will take place on September 26.
On registration, participants will get a study pack comprising a copy of Eating Through Time: The Culture of Food in the Mediterranean, lecture modules, selected readings and two Powerpoint presentations by Slow Food on CD. There will be two demonstrations/tasting sessions.
A certificate of proficiency/ attendance will be awarded to the participants. The price is €250, payable on application.
For more information call the ITS on 2379 3100, fax 2137 5472 or e-mail: vincent. zammit@gov.mt.