HS 313 Food and Culture
In Food and Culture, we will determine how people use food to define themselves as individuals, groups or whole societies. This course introduces the student to the study of food, health beliefs and culture of diverse groups in Asia, Africa, the Americas, Caribbean Islands, and Europe. We will identify the significance and meaning of food in different cultures by exploring the way that ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status and religion influence our preferences and food choices. It explores intercultural communication strategies to help the student learn to work effectively with members of different ethnic and religious groups in a culturally sensitive manner.
Prerequisite: HS 308