Food & Drink in Medieval Europe ((2 Credits))

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What did people really eat in the Middle Ages? This study will explore the production, preparation, regulation and consumption of medieval food and drink. It will also explore the role of food in relation to social status and the role of food in medieval culture. This study addresses the Historical Studies Area of Study Guidelines relating to research skills, including a basic understanding of how to use libraries, archives, databases and other internet resources. It also addresses the guideline addressing an understanding of history as creative art, a subjective discipline and an imaginative interpretation of the past. Prerequisites: A previous course in Western Civilization or World History is strongly recommended but not required.