Food, Culture and Society in Italy
Conducted in English
This course
is targeted toward students with an interest in Italian food traditions,
society, and culture. The main focus consists of what is generally defined as
“made in Italy” culture and style in post-war Italy. Also covered are the
relationships between Italian traditions, folklore, and contemporary Italian
society, drawing from examples including festivals, food, tourism, and the
economy, and the influence of foreign civilizations. Students will be asked to
regard the subject of food outside of the context of ingredients and the
procedures used to create a dish; we will instead examine a large-scale context
in which food is featured as either a main component or an integral element in
cultural situations. Thus the student is asked first and foremost to observe
the presented material across an anthropological lens that roves over the
entire Italian peninsula. Course activities include tours and cooking and
tasting lessons.
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Syllabus
Location: Florence, Italy
NY departure and return dates: January 1-22, 2013
Arrive in Florence morning of January 2nd
Course: 3 credits, FNES
Faculty: APICIUS
Housing: Shared housing in apartments
Program Costs:
Cost (includes all expenses below except airfare): $2690
CUNY tuition (for in-state, matriculated undergraduate): $690
Queens College program fee: $400
Travel insurance: $37
Consolidated fee (includes Tuition differential, Housing, Student and Lab Fees): $1563
Total cost with airfare: $3690
Airfare: $1000 (estimate)
Additional costs
Minimum budget for meals and personal
expenses of $20 to $25 per day (approximately $600)
Application Deadline: November 5, 2012
Programs are open to all undergraduate students
from all CUNY campuses (unless restricted by level of study, language fluency
or other program criteria). Travel on Fridays and some Saturdays for some
programs.
Education Abroad Office
Kiely Hall, Room 183
Queens College - CUNY
Flushing, New York 11367-1597
718-997-5521
718-997-5055 (FAX)
Email: Education Abroad
