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Ann S. Anagnost
ANTH 469
Seattle Campus
Delineation and analysis of a specific problem or related problems in anthropology. Offered occasionally by visitors or resident faculty.
Class description
Food is the very stuff of life. This course approaches the study of food and culture from the perspective of an ethics of living to develop an awareness of our relationships to others (including other species) with every bite we take. We will be exploring how industrialized agriculture has changed our relationship to food and how people are forming alternative food communities to reconnect with the earth in ways that are healthier for ourselves and for others. We will also be exploring the pleasures of producing food and sharing it with others. Eating is one of the most physical pleasures we experience as living beings, but our pleasure in eating is also bound with meanings of deep social and cultural significance in our need for love and social connection.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lecture, class discussion, small group discussion and collaborative work.
Recommended preparation
Primarily designed for anthro majors and other students interested in food issues.
Class assignments and grading
Readings for each class Creation of a food blog Short papers Class presentation
Food blog Writing portfolio Class presentation
