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Food and Culture
Communication Studies Program
Shanghai, China
Dates: 9/5/16 - 12/17/16
Food and Culture
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: CEA Shanghai Center – University of Arizona
Location: Shanghai, China
Primary Subject Area: Nutrition
Instruction in: English
Course Code: NSC 255
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
DESCRIPTION
Food is a highly diversified, yet personal experience that binds all cultures. Through this course students will experience the role of food in a variety of cultures and learn how the surrounding environment influences the tastes and flavors of a region. The course will combine assignments with readings and activities to help students begin to understand commonalities as well as diversities in cuisines and cultures. By completing assignments and activities each student will gain an appreciation of regional crops and how they contribute to both cuisine and culture.