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Course Description
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Course Name
Food Tourism
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Host University
The American University of Rome
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Location
Rome, Italy
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Area of Study
Hospitality, Marketing
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Principles of Marketing - MKT 200 or equivalent
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course will be an introduction to the growing segment of the tourism market centered on the exploration of food. The general public awareness of food and dining has grown tremendously in the past years as television has focused on food as an element of travel. Many individuals will plan their travels based on food. This class on food tourism will focus on learning the geography of food for various regions of the world through the study of the qualities and attributes of various cuisines and the role that culinary tourism plays in their economy.
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