3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture JEDILower DivisionVariable Title
Selected topics on Chinese food history, production, preparation, festivals, as well as food in literature, film, business and folk beliefs. Discussion will also include civilization and food as cultural diplomacy. Lectures in English.
Learning Outcomes1Knowledge of evolution of Chinese food history.
2Learn main concepts of Chineses cooking and gastronomy.
3Acquire appreciation of the important food-related works in Chinese literature.
4Learn current trend of food culture in China.
5Acquire appreciation and understand cultural and historical aspects on major Chinese teas, wines, and snacks in association with their respective geographic features; folk beliefs on medicinal usages of Chinese teas and wines; and the etiquette regarding tea art, wine drinking, drinker's wager game, and snack serving.
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