Culinary Journalism: The Food & Wines of Greece
Welcome
Join us as we travel from the bustling central food market of cosmopolitan Athens to the idyllic olive groves of ancient Crete, as we take hands-on cooking classes from a chef on the remote and beautiful island of Kea, and as we document the wonders of this vibrant country in stories, photographs, and multi-media narratives.
On this study abroad journey into the heart of Greek food, wine and culture, we will learn from professional chefs and local cooks, market vendors, cheese makers, organic farmers, olive growers, journalists, documentary film-makers, cookbook authors, and a host of other culinary and journalism experts.
Tour highlights:
- Visits to the Parthenon, The Temple of Poseidon, the Palace at Knossos, and other ancient wonders
- Tours of wineries, olive groves, organic farms, artisanal cheese shops, and culinary sites
- Hands-on cooking classes
- Instruction on producing food & travel features for newspapers, magazines, and multi-media presentation
- Ferry boat rides to the famous Greek islands
- Plenty of time free time to explore wherever your heart and taste buds take you!
Credit Options
Comm 323/523 Advanced Journalism for three transferable UWSP undergraduate credits. This course offers a writing emphasis section for UWSP students and non writing emphasis section. Graduate credit, Comm 523, can be arranged at extra cost and requires an additional writing project. This course may meet some employers' Continuing Education requirements.
Eligibility
This study abroad trip is open to all. How To Apply
Cost
$5150 - $5650 (estimate.) Includes airfare from Chicago and return, 20 nights lodging, cooking classes, tours and tastings, ground and sea transportation, most entrance fees, most meals, and three undergraduate Wisconsin credits. Minnesota residents qualify for reciprocity. All other non-residents of Wisconsin are charged an additional $250. The cost is based on 20 fully-paying participants. Financial aid may apply.
Dates
- 2009: May 19th to June 9th
- 2010: May 24 to June 15
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Leader
Professor Elizabeth Fakazis has an M.A. in journalism from the University of Missouri and a Ph.D. in Journalism from Indiana University. She teaches culinary journalism and other classes at UWSP. Her work has been published in a number of newspapers across the country. Professor Fakazis is a first-generation Greek American who has lived in Thessaloniki and Athens, and has traveled extensively throughout Greece.