HIST 4333 Food and Agricultural History
Food and Agricultural History provides an in depth overview about the production and consumption of food in the United States. Students will analyze the environmental effects of agriculture in different cultures present in the U.S. and consider the cultural significance of foods as they change over time. The class process hands-on experience in cooking, eating, and researching food related issues. The curriculum focuses special attention on the significance of labor in agricultural and food, sustainability, and change over time that includes the contributions of various cultural groups. Student will also have the opportunity to learn about the Rio Grande Valley and the agricultural related issues pertinent to our region. Some of the key questions considered in this class include why we eat what we eat, and how it gets to the table.