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Food and Culture, Grade 11 University/College Preparation

Course Description

This course focuses on the flavours, aromas, cooking techniques, foods, and cultural traditions of world cuisines. Students will explore the origins of and developments in diverse food traditions. They will demonstrate the ability to cook with ingredients and equipment from a variety of cultures, compare food-related etiquette in many countries and cultures, and explain how Canadian food choices and traditions have been influenced by other cultures. Students will develop practical skills and apply social science research methods while investigating foods and food practices from around the world. 

#1 Kitchen Fundamentals

  • Preparing food in a safe manner is important to prevent kitchen accidents and food-bourne illnesses
  • Recipes should be followed carefully to ensure a high quality product

#2 Food Influences

  • Relationships (economic, religious, etc.) exist between geography and the foods available in a country
  • Many factors influence food choices in Canada and the world

#3 Food Availability

  • Foods eaten in Canada have their origins from around the world.
  • Culture influences how people obtain, prepare, serve & consume food
  • Some foods take different forms around the world
  • Food labels are different in different countries

#4 Flavours of the World

  • Food practices, customs, and traditions of a country reflect the unique cultures of that country
  • Different countries have different tools and equipment to prepare, serve, and eat food

Frequently asked questions

When do I start my course?

OAC has ongoing enrolment, which means students may register and get started on any day of the year! Students will be able to begin their courses within 24 hours, even when registration takes place on a weekend. Any registrations submitted on a statutory holiday will be processed the next day.

How long does it takes to complete a course?

Each course is completed at the student’s own pace, whether that means finishing quickly or taking advantage of our full 12-month time limit. There are no schedules or due dates to follow, so students decide when to hand in their assignments and when to take their tests to meet any personal deadlines they might have.

Will Online Alathena College send grades to student's home school?

If a student attends another Ontario high school in addition to OAC, we maintain regular contact with the student’s home school as they progress through their course. We will provide updates at three key intervals: a letter of enrolment, a midterm report, and a final report. The student’s home school will then ensure that any credits earned at OAC are added to the student’s transcript.
We provide these same updates (notification of enrolment, midterm grades, and final grades) to accounts within the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) and the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) for any students applying to post-secondary institutions. OAC will also communicate directly with international and out-of-province colleges and universities when necessary.

Do students require any additional resources (i.e., textbooks)?

Every student will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with high-speed internet and word processing software.
All OAC course content is contained within our learning environment, so no textbooks are required.  Any course-specific resources (i.e., calculators, software downloads, etc.) are listed on the individual course outline pages on our website.

Do Online Alathena College's OSSD courses count toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma?

Absolutely! OAC is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education and qualified to issue Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits, which are the same credits earned by students in traditional public and private schools. 
To verify our status as an inspected private school, please visit the Ministry of Education Website. Our Ministry BSID# is 881704.

Are Online Alathena College credits recognized by colleges and universities?

After more than 15 years in operation, Online Alathena College has established a distinguished reputation among colleges and universities across Canada and around the world. Any post-secondary institution that accepts Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits will recognize credits from OAC. We always recommend contacting any potential post-secondary institutions directly to inquire about their admissions policies and program requirements.

Do Online Alathena College credits fulfil the online learning requirement for graduation in Ontario?

The Ministry of Education defines online courses as Grade 9-12 e-Learning courses. Our Online OSSD credit course is delivered to students using an asynchronous model. The teacher provides individual support for student learning, includes student tasks, homework, online discussion boards, blogs, pre-recorded video lessons, tutorials, assignments, tests and other forms of assessment.
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