Food, Drink, and Drugs: Consumption in the Ancient World. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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This course explores the social importance of food, drink, and drugs from a variety of theoretical perspectives and archaeological settings. It uses consumption as a lens through which we can study many aspects of society and identity, such as ethnicity, class, gender, community, religion, and economy. Case studies reveal the diversity of past foodways, the role of mind-altering substances in the ancient world, and the methods through which archaeologists reconstruct ancient food systems. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.