Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2024 - ARCH 375 D100

From Soup to Nuts: The Archaeology of Food (3)

Class Number: 3651

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jun 25 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ARCH 101, ARCH 201, or 45 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examines the origin, development, and cultural significance of the foods we eat. We will delve into the role of food in human evolution and the development of food ways through time. Students are exposed to various approaches taken by archaeologists, anthropologists, palaeoanthropologists, and historians in the study of food and food ways.

COURSE DETAILS:

Food is a universal human requirement, and over time cultures from around the world have developed markedly different cuisines. In this course we will examine the origin, development, and cultural significance of the foods we eat. We will delve into the role of food in human evolution and the development of foodways through time. We will discover the earliest known foods, and foods of foraging societies, first farmers, early states, global scale food exchanges beginning in the 15th century CE, and explore the future of food. Students are exposed to approaches used by archaeologists, anthropologists, palaeoanthropologists and historians in the study of food and foodways.

Grading

  • Mid-Term Exam 30%
  • Food History Assignment 25%
  • Seminar Presentation 20%
  • Final Take Home Exam 25%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All required readings will be made available as pdf files on SFU Canvas.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.

Deferred grades will be given only on the basis of authenticated medical disability.

Registrar Notes:

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