RLFR 106
French Food Cultures Spring 2013
Division I
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Two years ago, the French gastronomic meal won a place on UNESCO’s representative list of “intangible cultural heritage.” Yet, as current political and cultural tensions in France suggest, French food has never been more controversial. This course combines an intensive grammar review with a critical and experiential study of French food cultures. Modules focus on gastronomy and the art of dégustation, the role of food in debates on religious, national, and regional identities, public health policy, and the war on malbouffe. In addition to analyzing a broad range of texts, film, and other media, students will engage and strengthen their grammar and vocabulary when conducting field interviews, visiting local producers, and experimenting in our class kitchen. Conducted in French.
The Class: Format: lecture/seminar
Limit: 20
Expected: 20
Class#: 3873
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: active class participation, weekly online postings, three short papers, an oral presentation or cooking demonstration, final examination
Prerequisites: French 105, or by French placement exam, or permission of instructor
Enrollment Preferences: French majors and those with compelling justification for admission
Distributions: Division I

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