AP/CMDS 3780 3.00

Communication, Food, and Community

This course considers the growing presence of food and food issues in the media, and offers an overview of some key current issues surrounding food. As a way of illustrating the powerful role food plays in social life, some attention is also paid to food policy and the role of food in mobilizing community initiatives. The course is of interest to students who expect to work in cultural industries and advertising, as well as to students who plan to work in civil service, non-government organizations, and community planning and development.