<p>Lecture, three hours. Profile of Italian history and culture through analysis of gastronomic documents, food traditions, and literary and visual works. Emphasis on late Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Risorgimento, or modern and contemporary movements such as <em>Cucina futurista</em> and slow food. Examination of relation of Italian traditions of food and eating with health, body, gender, community, politics, biodiversity, and environment. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

Italian

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The department offers advanced training in cultural and linguistic traditions of Europe, and emphasizes transcultural relations; while framing these in a global historical context that transcends Europe as a geographic space.

General Catalog

Food and Literature in Italy

ITALIAN 124

4 units