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.
Are you ready?