Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Introduction to study of food in fields of linguistics and mythology. What is special about language used to talk about food, what is history of food words, and how does language impact appreciation of food? How do myths and narratives revolving around food function in different cultures? Students explore history of food words and learn how to analyze food myths. Students become aware of how language in food is manipulated and how to tell more effective stories about food. P/NP or letter grading.

Units: 4.0