Food Culture: The Italian Revolution

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This class examines the relation among food, culture and social issues with a particular focus on Italian cultural production – including literature – and Italian food movements focused on sustainability and regenerative agriculture. Reflecting on topics ranging from the history of Italian food to questions of identities and global environmental crisis, students discuss the idea that food is not only a medium for sustenance but also a source of nonphysical nourishment, a catalyst for community engagement, and a connection to the eco-system. The course includes a unit of the Italian American experience and hands-on experience with the local Slow Food community. In English. Prerequisite: English 120.