Course code

KUT6127.LT

old course code

KUT6127

Course title in Estonian

Toiduajalugu

Course title in English

History of Food

ECTS credits

3.0

Assessment form

assessment

lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

- To give an overview about the cultural and historical background of food.
- Develop an understanding of the impact of equipment and technology developments in the food sector.

Brief description of the course

Food from ancient times to the present day. The origin of food products, food journeys. Introduction of equipment and tools and their impact on food culture. Technological development of foodstuffs. Cooking before and now. Development of cafeterias and restaurants. History of food brands and food advertising. Beverage culture through history. Food traditions.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- knows the history of different food and themes related to it;
- is able to analyse the importance of developments in food technology.

Teacher

Kristi Koppel, MA

Additional information

Working with literature, keeping a lecture diary, small tasks/presentations about certain themes.

Study programmes containing that course

Integrated Craft and Home Economics Technologies (KUIKB/21.LT)
Handicraft and Home Economics (KUKKB/15.LT)
Handicraft and Home Economics (KUKKB/14.LT)
Handicraft and Home Economics (KUKKB/11.LT)
Handicraft and Home Economics (KUKKB/10.LT)
Handicraft and Home Economics (KUKKB/09.LT)
Handicraft and Home Economics (KUKKB/08.LT)
Handicraft and Home Economics (KUKKB/00.LT)