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HIST 304 - Jews and Food

Credit(s): 3
JEWS AND FOOD
Component: Lecture
This class surveys how food, kosher law, and cuisines from around the world have sustained the Jewish people for more than 3,000 years. It does so by exploring the many foods associated with Jews, as well as how kosher rules influenced the foods used in religious rituals and in daily home consumption. It will range widely over time and space, following the movement of Jews and changes in their foods from the ancient Middle East to modern America.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with JWST 304 .
University Breadth: History and Cultural Change College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP B: A&S History & Cultural Change Requirement Designations: Multicultural & Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures