HIST 141 - Food in World History

This course surveys food in human history, examining the production, preparation, and consumption of food, and its cultural, political, social, and economic significance. Many issues regarding food will be addressed, including cultural issues such as big-game hunting, issues of cross-cultural transfers involving items such as chocolate and curry, and nutritional concerns that have arisen, for instance, with respect to white bread and high-fructose corn syrup. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits