ANTH 241 - Food and Culture

The course addresses the topic of food from an anthropological perspective. It examines how the acquisition of food has shaped human biology and forms of social organization. Topics examined include the relationship of food to colonialism, political economy, ritual, and taboo. Students will learn about the practice of anthropological fieldwork, including ethnography. They will develop an ability to articulate ethical concerns as they pertain to anthropological research and public engagement, grow their oral and written communication skills, and learn to critically evaluate different methodologies.