MCL 345 - FOOD AND SOCIETY IN ASIA

College of Arts and Sciences

Credit(s): 3

This course helps students understand the complex historical dynamic interactions between locale and global processes in shaping our food economies and cultures. Using some popular dishes (e.g., ramen, curry, sushi) in Asia as entry points, the course investigates the key concepts such as colonialism, industrialization, modernity, immigration/migration, social inequalities, identity, authenticity, globalization, and (trans)nationalism.

Meets UK Core: Global Dynamics.
Crosslisted with: CLD 345