ANT (0103) 221 - Food, Culture, and Film

Credits: 3.00

This course explores human food practices through the medium of film as an ethnographic site. Students will explore the production, consumption, and distribution of food, as well as the aesthetic and ritual dimensions of food practices from a variety of cultural settings around the world.

Repeatable: No Grade Type: Regular
Course Learning Goals: After successful completion of this course, students will:
● have a better understanding of the many roles and symbolism of food, develop research skills, and gain a thorough understanding of the significant interconnections between food and culture
● analyze the representation of food in art, ethnic, traditional, and popular contexts as well as the methods, techniques, and applications used to effectively communicate the concept