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International Business
2008 Spring Semester - Course Description
The Culture of Food and Wine in Spain
CEA Partner Institution: CEA GlobalCampus: Barcelona
Location: Barcelona, SpainPrimary Subject Area: Anthropology
Other Subject Area(s): Cultural Studies, Sociology
Level(s): 300
UNH Course Code: CUL340
Instruction in: English
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Description
In this course the students will examine the relationship between food and culture in Spain through a variety of readings, discussions, field trips and tasting experiences. You will look at food in its social and cultural context from a multi-disciplinary approach - history, anthropology, sociology, geography, even cinematography. Students will trace the historical evolution of Spanish Foodways in time and space focusing on the many external influences which over the centuries have shaped the use of different food products, preparation methods and consumption patterns. To experience all levels the culture of food in Spain firsthand you will visit food markets as well as important food and wine production and distribution facilities. By the end of this course you will have enjoyed a uniquely personal and memorable relationship with these essential aspects of Spanish culture, and so you will be familiar with the historical and social construction of taste.
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