Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in question is a research-based course focused on theories and frameworks related to practical knowledge in culinary arts and hospitality, offered by 琀ebro University.

Course Details

Course Title

Theories and frameworks: research on practical knowledge related to theories in culinary arts and hospitality

Course Description

The course provides a broad overview of how interdisciplinary meal research, particularly meal science, has developed in Sweden and its relation to the role of science in society. The subject of meal science and its connection to the philosophy of knowledge are discussed and related to research on meals and hospitality. Various methods related to the collection of empirical data on practical/aesthetic knowledge are also covered, including dialogue seminars, sensory ethnography, and practice theory. The newly established field of craft science in Sweden is presented.

Course Requirements

To participate in the course, applicants must be admitted to a doctoral program at 琀ebro University in the field of meal science. The course is taught in Swedish or English.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the course requires acceptance into 琀ebro University's doctoral program in meal science.

Research Areas

The course focuses on research areas including meal science, hospitality, practical knowledge, and craft science, exploring their development and application in academic and societal contexts.

Course Structure

The course includes a comprehensive introduction to meal research, discussions on the philosophy of knowledge, and methodologies for empirical data collection. It also introduces the field of craft science, providing a holistic approach to understanding practical and aesthetic knowledge in culinary arts and hospitality.

Institution Details

University

琀ebro University

Faculty

The course is associated with the faculties of the university, including those responsible for economics, natural and technical sciences, humanities, and social sciences, as well as medicine and health.

Departments

Relevant departments may include those focused on behavioral, social, and legal sciences; economics; humanities, education, and social sciences; health sciences; medical sciences; music; natural sciences and technology; and the school of restaurant and hospitality.

Program Conclusion

The program offers a unique opportunity for doctoral students to delve into the theoretical and methodological aspects of meal science and hospitality, preparing them for advanced research in these fields.