ANTH1024A-W21
Food in Modern China
From Famine to Feasting: The Role of Food in Modern Chinese Culture
Utilizing anthropological and historical studies, we will examine the role and meanings of food in modern Chinese culture. Topics will include famine and the legacy of famine, the role of food in popular religion, banqueting and feasting, and the impact of fast food and food scandals on the relationship between food and culture in reform-era China.
Utilizing anthropological and historical studies, we will examine the role and meanings of food in modern Chinese culture. Topics will include famine and the legacy of famine, the role of food in popular religion, banqueting and feasting, and the impact of fast food and food scandals on the relationship between food and culture in reform-era China.
- Term:
- Winter 2021
- Location:
- Main
- Schedule:
- TBD
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Subject:
- Anthropology
- Department:
- Anthropology
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL NOA SOC WTR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 11491
- Subject Code:
- ANTH
- Course Number:
- 1024
- Section Identifier:
- A