LATAM 210G - Food, Culture, and Society in Latin America

3 Credit(s) | Lecture |
Course can be counted for credit once

Description:
This course explores the history and cultural significance of food in Latin America. Topics include indigenous agriculture; ritual uses of food; how European colonization changed food habits; the development and social impact of export crops; food and national identities; and problems of food self sufficiency. Assignments, including some field work, also examine food and cultural stereotyping. Counts toward the concentration in Latin American studies. Capabilities addressed: Critical reading, critical thinking, clear writing, collaborative learning, academic self-assessment.

Course Attribute(s):
Intermediate Seminar

Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and a minimum of 30 credits

Degree students only

Students may not take more than one 200G (Intermediate Seminar) course

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