ANTH 4340 - Food and Culture (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Foodways have been a focus of Anthropology since the earliest days of the discipline. Food is central to daily life, integral to every cultural, political and economic system. It a unique lens because everyone eats and most people cook: It is inescapable. Food is immersed in everyday practice in a profoundly material way that represents a wealth of ideological meanings. This course examines cultural practices surrounding food selection, preparation, sharing, and consumption. We will situate our study within the global political economy, and focus on anthropology’s unique contribution to the study of foodways.

Repeat Limit: Not Repeatable
When Offered: Every other year