EAS 195-01 - Introductory Special Topic: East Asian Studies Gateway Seminar: Food in East Asia

4 credits (Fall)

This interdisciplinary gateway seminar is designed to introduce the students to the broad range of approaches to the study of East Asia, using variable topics. This rendition will analyze Chinese and Japanese foodways in various historical and contemporary contexts, through the disciplinary lenses of History, Art History, Religious Studies, Education, as well as Literature and Culture. The seminar provides a foundation for East Asian Studies while helping students develop critical thinking and writing skills.

Prerequisite: None.
Instructor: Feng, Schimmel