HIST 360 - Food in Global History

G, H, 4 credits. A1 (2019-2020).

This course examines major themes regarding the significance of food in history from earliest times to present, with an emphasis on the modern period. The cultural, ideological, and political uses of food in human society are examined, considering such issues as the development of food production systems, the role of food, technology, and cultural exchange, the diversity of food cultures, the relationship between food and identity, the politics of food shortages, and the emergence of a global cuisine. This course can also count toward the global studies program. This course can also count toward the heritage and museum studies program.