Admission requirements
None.
Description
Food and drink are core aspects of private and public life in Japan, and they serve as potent national symbols. Japanese culinary culture is among the most globalized ones, in terms of both, the presence of foreign elements within the daily consumption practices of the Japanese population, as well as the popularity of Japanese dishes worldwide. Unfortunately, the knowledge regarding Japanese food and its history is widely misrepresented. This course aims at identifying the most notorious misconceptions and the reasons behind their perpetuation. We will also explore food and drink as a window into studying social change in Japan, since the nineteenth century to the present.
Course objectives
The main objective of this course is to nurture students’ understanding of the interaction between historical forces and daily life. In addition, the course is intended to help students in developing academic skills, in particular analyzing the ways in which textual and visual sources can be used in research.
Timetable
The timetables are available through My Timetable.
Mode of instruction
- Lecture
Assessment method
Written examination with closed questions (eg multiple choice)
Written examination with short open questions
Written examination with essay questions
Essay, paper
Assessment
- Exam: 50%
- Essay (food biography of 1000 words): 50%
Weighing
The final mark for the course is established by (i) determination of the weighted average combined with (ii) the additional requirement that all elements must receive a passing grade (6 or higher).
Resit
Inspection and feedback
Reading list
The required readings are either available on the digital course bookshelf or on Brightspace.
Registration
Enrolment through MyStudyMap is mandatory.
General information about course and exam enrolment is available on the website.
Registration À la carte education, Contract teaching and Exchange
Information for those interested in taking this course in context of À la carte education (without taking examinations), eg. about costs, registration and conditions.
Information for those interested in taking this course in context of Contract teaching (with taking examinations), eg. about costs, registration and conditions.
For the registration of exchange students contact Humanities International Office.
Contact
For substantive questions, contact the lecturer listed in the right information bar.
For questions about enrolment, admission, etc, contact the Education Administration Office Herta Mohr