Italian Culture Through Food

Catalog description

Defining the essence of Italy through its extensive food culture and civilization of the table. Emphasis is placed on the country's marked regionalism and on the pre-eminence of its urban centers. The course addresses historical influences on Italian cuisine and national identity and relates the significance of food to family dynamics and social status. Other topics include the importance of local and sustainable food production, the relation of food to personal health, and the peculiar role of food in forging national identity.