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NTFS 4630 A — Cultural Foods

CRN 50841

3.0 credit hours

This course explores the relationship between food and nutrition, history, geography, culture and traditions, religion, communication, and acculturation. This course includes the study of cultural parameters and current issues that have shaped and continue to influence foodways - food availability, farming and food production practices, economics, politics, globalization, and sustainability. Students will also examine their own heritage and family dynamics to better understand their personal food, nutrition, and health beliefs and practices.

Course Details

College Health Professions Instructor Shankar, Padmini
Location Online Course Seats Available 7 open (23 / 30)
Instructional Method Entirely at a distance This course is delivered 100% through distance education technology. No visits to campus/designated instructional site are required. Waitlist Available No Waitlist Available
Schedule Type Asynchronous Instruction Asynchronous Course: Instruction delivered online without specified meeting days, times, or location. Material Cost Day1Access
Semester Summer 2024 University Store Online
Term Minimester I Course Fees N/A

Additional Information

This course explores the relationship between food and nutrition, history, geography, culture and traditions, religion, communication, and acculturation. This course includes the study of cultural parameters and current issues that have shaped and continue to influence foodways - food availability, farming and food production practices, economics, politics, globalization, and sustainability. Students will also examine their own heritage and family dynamics to better understand their personal food, nutrition, and health beliefs and practices.

Meeting Times

Dates Days Time Building Room
May 13 - June 13, 2024 - - - -