In this course we consider the socio, cultural and political implications of geographic indication. Geographic indication (GI) protects local products and provides interesting marketing strategies, but they also run the risk of restricting and limiting change.

This specialisation consists of three modules: Social, Cultural and Political Considerations of GI; Tourism and GIs; and, Legal Considerations: Laws, Treaties and Agreements. We review the history of GIs and use case studies to consider the benefits and limitations of this type of certification. We then turn our attention of tourism and GIs, focusing on the importance of geographic indicators for tourist destinations and vice versa. Here students will examine specific cases, including Wine tourism in Napa Valley (California), the Oleoturism Olive Oil Route (Jaén, Spain), Scotland’s Whiskey Trail and “I cuines of Vendrell (El Vendrell, Spain). Finally, we consider the legal considerations of geographical indicators including definitions, GIs as a form of intellectual property and a review of legal frameworks that govern GIs. We pay particular attention to GI laws in the European Union, the USA, Russia, China, Vietnam, India and Thailand.

This specialisation is taught by an interdisciplinary and international group of experts. With this training, students will understand different systems of geographic indication, how to apply for GI for a specific product and what the benefits and limitations of such a process could be for the producers, the community and the consumer.

This Specialisation in Geographic Indication can be taken as a stand-alone certificate, but it is also a mandatory part of the Master’s in Food, Culture and Territory and the Postgraduate Programme in Food, Culture and Locality.

This programme will prepare you to meet the demand for knowledgeable and well-trained food systems analysts and leaders, by fostering practical and critical learning with an international perspective.

The courses are specifically geared towards:

• Individuals working in NGOs and community organizations that address issues related to food, and agriculture
• Individuals working in the agri-food sector
• Public administrators
• Policy analysts
• Consultants
• Lawyers
• Journalists specializing in food politics
• Professional organizations or international cooperation projects that address issues linked to food and agriculture
• Students wishing further education on issues of agri-food governance

Providing students with the necessary tools for improving their employability, giving them the right to knowledge and education to be successful in the different occupations they will have during their lives, is a fundamental purpose of our postgraduate programmes.

Price

1.100 euros

Consult the financial aid that the UOC offers to international students.

 

The programme fees should be confirmed on enrolment.