HTMG 3307 - Cultural Understanding of Food and Cuisine

The importance of food and cuisine within the context of society. This course will explore the impact of food on the evolution of mankind and address issues relating to the importance of food in the political and economic structure of the world. Questions regarding food supplies and sources as well as ethical questions facing mankind in the near future will be examined. Also explored will be the influences and perceptions of food in different cultures of the world and how those perceptions affect intercultural understanding. Laboratory Fee. 3 credits.