SOAN1024A-W14
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 2014
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 222(MNR 222)
- Schedule:
- 1:00pm-4:00pm on Monday, Wednesday at MNR 222 (Jan 6, 2014 to Jan 31, 2014)
2:00pm-4:00pm on Thursday at MNR 222 (Jan 6, 2014 to Jan 31, 2014) - Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Ellen Oxfeld
- Subject:
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Department:
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL SOC WTR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 11337
- Subject Code:
- SOAN
- Course Number:
- 1024
- Section Identifier:
- A