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HIS/WGS 270 Food Culture in Provence, France and the Mediterranean
Liberal Arts & Business Program
Aix-en-Provence, France
Dates: late Jan 2026 - early May 2026
HIS/WGS 270 Food Culture in Provence, France and the Mediterranean
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: IAU
Location: Aix-en-Provence, France
Primary Subject Area: Cultural Studies
Instruction in: English
Course Code: HIS/WGS 270
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: This course is suitable for an undergraduate student who has successfully completed at least 2 semesters of College - level course work. Successful completion of ENG 101 or equivalent, and 3 credit hours above the 100-level (introductory) in cultural studies, history, sociology, art history, or the humanities are strongly recommended
DESCRIPTION
A major dimension common to all cultures, food offers a unique approach to a country, especially when traveling abroad: on the one hand, it provides essential information about people, their history, traditions, ethics, beliefs and lifestyle; on the other hand, it reveals the major issues facing today's societies, such as the preservation of local traditions in a globalized context, or the conflict between economic growth and sustainable development. Combining History, Geography, Ethnology, Sociology and Art, this course will take us through Provence, France and the Mediterranean basin to explore what culinary culture - beyond pleasing our taste buds - reveals. It includes field studies, tastings and excursions.