| 課程簡述 |
What is the relationship between food and culture? Is food part of culture? Can food be independent of culture?
This one-credit EMI (English as a medium of instruction) course is designed to hone students’ English abilities through a taste of culinary fare (not literally!) with culture. We will practice all four aspects of the English language—listening, speaking, writing, and reading—by exploring topics relating food with our broader culture. Do you know the history and culture of your favorite cuisine? Where does it come from? How has it evolved? Where will it go next? Who is General Tso in the most famous Chinese dish in American restaurants, “General Tso’s Chicken”? Are noodles invented by the Chinese or Italians? Are there other food myths that continue to puzzle you? Have you heard of celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver and Anthony Bourdain, and food critic Uncle Roger? Besides food, what else do they focus on and represent? We will investigate these and other topical issues through viewing of You Tube clips, presentations, in-class discussions, and written responses.
The class is student-oriented: students must participate actively in order to benefit from this course. |