Food and Film - NMU Bulletin

HM 205 Food and Film 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: EN 111.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Perspectives on Society (PERS)

This course reveals the vital connections societies place on the cultivation, production, and consumption of food by studying various documentaries, films, literary works, and artistic pieces. Disclosing these connections assists us in understanding cultural norms and identifying the emotional relationships we have with food.

The course emphasizes discussion, allowing students to discover, analyze, and synthesize ideas related to global, cultural, and personal relationships within cultures and the food service industry.