Jura: Food, Culture and Communication

CM5076: Food, Culture & Communication

Travel to the Jura Mountains in eastern France and follow Comté
cheese from cow to consumption. Our objective is to gain an in-depth understanding of the French notion of terroir and its relationship to taste. We begin with an introduction to tasting (dégustation) led by local taste educator Claire Perrot. Visits include a local dairy farm, a village cheesemaking facility (fruitière), a cheese-ripening facility (affineur), the local Comté museum, and the headquarters of the Interprofessional Comité for
Gruyere of Comté (CIGC). Meals and tastings are an integral part of the learning experience and so are included in the price of the trip.

Led by Professor Christy Shields

Cost: 790€ (includes round-trip train transportation, hotel accommodations with breakfast, on-site transportation, entrance fees, guided visits, professors’ trip costs and VAT)

Last day to register/cancel: January 27
Late cancelation fee: 790€

Payment for study trips must be made no later than February 8 for the Spring 2019 semester. Any concerns in this regard should be addressed to the Cultural Program & Student Accounting Services.