Food and Beverage Studies 2

 

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Department: Hotel, Culinary and Tourism Module Code: FOOD61032
Level: Level 6 Contact Hours: 36
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 0
Effective Term: 2017/18 Indep. Study Hours: 64
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

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Module Description/Aims:

  The aim of this module is to equip the students with knowledge of the world of wine. The student will explore how beverages and food can be matched. The students skill sets will be further expanded on.  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture2 Per Week
Practical/Workshop1 Per Week


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Appreciate and explain the different styles of wine throughout the world.
2Describe wine and the characteristics of grape varietals.
3Apply techniques to harmonize beverages with food.
4Formulate the composition of wine lists while evaluating the wine market in Ireland.
5Demonstrate advanced restaurant service skills.


 
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Learning Strategies
This module involves the development of competence in both theory and practical skills.


 
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Content Detail
Oenology• Wine production and classification
• Advanced wine knowledge
• New/Old world wine
• Liqueur (Fortified wines) wines
Beverage and Food Harmonization• The principles of taste
• Pairing strategies for wine and beer
Wine Lists• Composition
• Trends
• Pricing
Advanced Restaurant Service Techniques• Flambe
• Carving/Filleting
• Salads
• Cheese trolley
• Decanting wine


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1Continuous AssessmentClass Exam20
2, 3Continuous AssessmentClass Exam20
5Continuous AssessmentPractical20
1, 2, 3, 4, 5Final Exam (Scheduled)Final Written Exam40


 
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Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential9780951793688Wines and Spirits- Looking Behind the Label
WSET
WSET		2011-


 
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