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| Campus | Bryn Mawr |
| Semester | Spring 2023 |
| Registration ID | CSTSB230001 |
| Course Title | Food/Drink Ancient World |
| Credit | 1.00 |
| Department | Classical Studies |
| Instructor | Baertschi,Annette M. |
| Times and Days | MW 02:40pm-04:00pm
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| Additional Course Info | Class Number: 2367 This course explores practices of eating and drinking in the ancient Mediterranean world both from a socio-cultural and environmental perspective. Since we are not only what we eat, but also where, when, why, with whom, and how we eat, we will examine the wider implications of patterns of food production, preparation, consumption, availability, and taboos, considering issues like gender, health, financial situation, geographical variability, and political status. Anthropological, archaeological, literary, and art historical approaches will be used to analyze the evidence and shed light on the role of food and drink in ancient culture and society. In addition, we will discuss how this affects our contemporary customs and practices and how our identity is still shaped by what we eat. Approach: Cross-Cultural Analysis (CC); Enrollment Cap: 50; If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for the lottery: Permission of Instructor; |
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