ASIAN 135
Asian Foodways across Borders
Description: Lecture, two and one half hours. Examination of Asian foodways from 19th century to present, looking at how Asian and Western foods have impacted each other as they cross borders. Offers insight into how political, economic, and cultural forces of globalization manifest themselves in everyday life. Focus is on East Asian cuisines, but students are encouraged to incorporate additional information on South and Southeast Asian cuisines. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Spring 2025 - This class was a bit of a strange experience, and I wouldn’t recommend it to others. I consistently attended lectures and participated, yet I didn’t receive full participation credit, which was frustrating and unclear. The essay grading felt inconsistent or unusually strict. I received low 90's on my essays, which gave me an A-, but it left me questioning the criteria. The professor also waited until the last minute to post the final grade, which added unnecessary stress. The workload was reasonable for an upper-division elective, but there seemed to be a noticeable preference toward certain students. While earning an A is challenging, an A- seems more within reach. 25% Reading analysis 25% Video analysis 25% Product(ion) analysis 15% Video project 10% In-class and discussion board participation
Spring 2025 - This class was a bit of a strange experience, and I wouldn’t recommend it to others. I consistently attended lectures and participated, yet I didn’t receive full participation credit, which was frustrating and unclear. The essay grading felt inconsistent or unusually strict. I received low 90's on my essays, which gave me an A-, but it left me questioning the criteria. The professor also waited until the last minute to post the final grade, which added unnecessary stress. The workload was reasonable for an upper-division elective, but there seemed to be a noticeable preference toward certain students. While earning an A is challenging, an A- seems more within reach. 25% Reading analysis 25% Video analysis 25% Product(ion) analysis 15% Video project 10% In-class and discussion board participation