OLET1105: Intensive March - April, 2025
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OLET1105: Cultures of Food: Europe

Intensive March - April, 2025 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit explores the cultural significance of food in Europe. It introduces the history of food in major European countries. Students will have the opportunity to explore in depth the food culture of one European country and its manifestation in Australia.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit French and Francophone Studies
Credit points 2
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Victoria Souliman, victoria.souliman@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 4 April 2025
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment hurdle task AI Allowed Project
Final Research Project (Module 4)
40% Mid-semester break
Due date: 27 Apr 2025 at 23:59
750 words
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Online task Early Feedback Task AI Allowed Quiz 1
MC Online quiz (Module 1) best of 3 attempts #earlyfeedbacktask
0% Week 05
Due date: 30 Mar 2025 at 23:59
100 words equiv. no time limit
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Online task AI Allowed Discussion post 1
written reflection (Module 1)
10% Week 05
Due date: 30 Mar 2025 at 23:59
250 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3
Online task AI Allowed Quiz 2a, 2b and 2c
Multiple choice/ online quiz/Canvas (Module 2) best of 3 attempts
10% Week 06
Due date: 06 Apr 2025 at 23:59
200 words equiv. no time limit
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Online task AI Allowed Discussion post 2
written reflection (Module 2)
10% Week 06
Due date: 06 Apr 2025 at 23:59
250 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3
Online task AI Allowed Quiz 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d
Multiple choice online quiz (Module 3) best of 3 attempts
10% Week 07
Due date: 13 Apr 2025 at 23:59
200 words equiv. no time limit
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Online task AI Allowed Discussion post 3
written reflection (Module 3)
20% Week 07
Due date: 13 Apr 2025 at 23:59
250 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
AI allowed = AI allowed ?
early feedback task = early feedback task ?

Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the Canvas site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

In order to satisfy the requirements for this OLE and receive an SR result, you must attempt all assessments. You may attempt the quizzes three times: the highest mark is the one that will be used for your final result. You must also attempt and obtain a 50% mark or above on any hurdle task (look for the icon on your outline).

Detailed information about each assessment, including the permitted genAI tools and their usage guidelines, is available on the unit's Canvas site.

Assessment criteria

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Grade Descriptors as per Coursework Policy 2021

Name

Code

Mark

Description

Satisfied requirements

SR

No Mark

Awarded in units of study where student achievement is measured as a pass or fail only without a mark to students who, in their performance in assessment tasks, demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars established by the faculty. 

Failed requirements

FR

No Mark

Awarded in units of study where student achievement is measured either as Satisfied Requirements or Failed Requirements only, without a mark. Awarded to students who, in their performance in assessment tasks, fail to demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard established by the faculty. 


For more information, see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

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For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Except for supervised exams or in-semester tests, you may use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessments unless expressly prohibited by your unit coordinator. 

For exams and in-semester tests, the use of AI and automated writing tools is not allowed unless expressly permitted in the assessment instructions. 

The icons in the assessment table above indicate whether AI is allowed – whether full AI, or only some AI (the latter is referred to as “AI restricted”). If no icon is shown, AI use is not permitted at all for the task. Refer to Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks for this unit. 

Your final submission must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of automated writing tools or generative AI, and any material generated that you include in your final submission must be properly referenced. You may be required to submit generative AI inputs and outputs that you used during your assessment process, or drafts of your original work. Inappropriate use of generative AI is considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply. 

The Current Students website provides information on artificial intelligence in assessments. For help on how to correctly acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the  AI in Education Canvas site

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Late penalties apply as per FASS undergraduate student handbook.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

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WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction: food cultures of Europe Online class (5 hr) LO4
Week 02 Food culture of Turkey, Hungary and France Online class (5 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 03 Food culture of Greece, Germany, Italy and Spain Online class (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 04 Fieldwork on chosen European food culture Online class (5 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: This unit is taught fully online. There is no face-to-face teaching involved. However, students must meet submission deadlines as required. 
  • Preparation: Students should be guided by the information on Canvas regarding the amount of time each module will take:
  • Module 1: 5 hours maximum in total;
  • Module 2: 6 hours maximum in total;
  • Module 3: 8 hours in total;
  • Module 4: 15 hours in total

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 2 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 40-50 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings and/or vidoes and/or visuals for this unit can be accessed for free through Leganto on Canvas or online.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate a broad understanding about the cultures of food in Europe and identify their unique features
  • LO2. exhibit an advanced understanding of one particular food culture, including its history and manifestation in the country of origin and in Australia
  • LO3. communicate ideas effectively in academic discourse
  • LO4. critically analyse the place of food culture research in relation to phenomena in contemporary society
  • LO5. plan and execute a food culture site visit including an interview and visual documentation

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Improvements have been made in the assessment explanations. One reflection and the final project have been tweaked to better guide students in using of AI. Rubrics have been modified to facilitate further feedback to students.

Additional costs

There are no additional costs for this unit, although students are encouraged to make a purchase during their industry site visit.

Site visit guidelines

Guidelines for the final project site visit are located on Canvas.

Work, health and safety

Students are asked to attend a food site off-campus for the final project. 

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

This unit of study outline was last modified on 12 Feb 2025.

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