1.1 Bienvenidos

As a “cultural explorer” in this program, you’ll discover foods unique to this region and learn about their historical and geographical context. You’ll learn about Mediterranean cooking and the food that grows best in the fertile surroundings around you, trace the historical ties of different local foods to Moorish and other cultures, and compare different foods from different regions of Spain to see what makes them unique. With each new dish you try, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the region’s different cultures, from past to present, and appreciate their influence on the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle.

Along with studying food as an art form, you’ll explore other cultural elements around you — fine arts, fashion, music, cinema, comic books and other popular entertainment — and then analyze and reflect on these in wider historical and cultural contexts. All of your experiences will culminate in your final project: a video of a gastronomic or artistic element found in Alicante, set in context with your own personal spin.
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1.2 Spanish Stereotypes

Description of content: Discuss the Spanish Stereotypes. Students will discuss them and discover the real Spanish culture.

Description of assessments: Blog Post: A Pic and a reflection of an example of “breaking the stereotype”.

1.3 From Past to Present

Description of content: Explore the timeline of the main cultural and gastronomical facts. Reflect on the main cultures that have influenced the Spanish culture and gastronomy


Description of assessments: Blog post: Guess what history is hiding behind it? Students choose their gastronomy topic and analyze the history behind.

1.4 Regional Diversity

Description of content: Explore the diversity and variety of gastronomy and culture in Spain, paying special attention to Alicante idiosyncrasy.

Description of assessments: Blog post: Location of the topic: Students will reflect on the geographical and social location of their product.

1.5 Blog presentation 1

 

Description of content: Each student will do a presentation of the blog that he or she has been doing throughout the week.

Description of assessments: The presentations will be graded based on content, adequacy and originality

2.1 Tapas

Description of content: Discover the immense world of tapas: origin, variety and styles.

Description of assessments: Students will become creative chefs using traditional Spanish ingredients.

2.2 Music and Dance

Description of content: Enjoy the different Spanish music and dance styles from past to present.

Description of assessments: Blog post: Students will describe a traditional dance and music style related to their final project topic.