A "Collaborative Study Guide" for students of Ian Brodie's Food and Culture class, CBU.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Still obsessed with dumplings and sandwiches
I saw this cartoon (from this site) and thought it illustrated the direct/indirect distinction between North America and China (as symbolised by the hamburger or sandwich vs. the dumpling.
An examination of the role food plays in traditional and contemporary culture. Topics to include food as material culture, food and economy, food and the environment, the food and drink in ritual and custom, food and dietary taboo, culinary tourism, and traditional foodways in contemporary culture. Fieldwork and/or archival work required.
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