CUL 380 Culinary Cultural Traditions
This course examines the major historical and geographical developments in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Africa with regard to the various regional cuisines and the ways in which these developments have affected the creation of related cultural patterns including gastronomic choices, cooking habits and technologies, and the use of local ingredients to meet nutritional and cultural needs. Topics for discussion include the power and impact of cultural symbols, food and religion, and the ways in which generations teach their young to honor their cultural heritage. The impact of world exploration, trade, and transportation technologies are also considered. Prerequisite: CUL121.
Prerequisite
(( CUL121 D- O CUL121 TC ) O ( BAK144 D- O BAK144 TC ))