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Food History

University of Guelph
Guelph , Canada
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Food Science and Technology | Cultural Studies | History
Area of study
Social Sciences | Humanities
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Course Overview

The Food History course, HIST*3240, is offered by the University of Guelph and examines the history of food and foodways across Canada and the United States from the 17th century to the present.


Course Synopsis

This course aims to introduce students to the discipline of food history and how food provides a window into broader societal processes, such as politics, nationalism, economics, religion, race, gender relations, leisure, and consumption. The course will explore various topics, including the importance of food to social and cultural groups, the gendering of food preparation and presentation, technological change, evolving agricultural practices, the growth of the food processing industry, and the rise of nutritional science.


The Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be able to:


  1. Demonstrate a better understanding of the significance of food across historical eras and regions
  2. Communicate advanced knowledge of research methods related to food history
  3. Apply experiential learning skills gained from the course, such as critical analysis, writing for diverse audiences, collaborative group work, and exhibit design

Prerequisites

  • 7.5 credits

Method of Delivery

  • Lectures are scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30am-12:50pm EST
  • Monday lectures will occur in ROZH 106 and Wednesday classes will be held in the Robert Whitelaw Room (246B) in McLaughlin Library

Method of Evaluation and Weights

  • Student Engagement: 10%
  • Weekly Assigned Readings Discussions: 25%
  • Cookbook Primary Source Analysis: 25%
  • Peer Editing Exercise: 5%
  • Completed Digital Exhibit: 30%
  • Short Reflection Paper: 5%

Texts Required

No texts need to be purchased for this course. Readings will consist of primary and secondary sources and other media available online or through Ares, the University of Guelph's online Course Reserve system.


Department and College Information

The course is part of the College of Arts, specifically the Department of History, located in the MacKinnon Building.


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