Food studies class spurs discussions on consumerism, sustainability, ancient cultures and more
For many students, Vetri Nathan’s global food studies course is an introduction to the humanities.
In a new UCLA Humanities course, the saying “You are what you eat” takes on a whole new meaning.
The class, Global Food Studies: Ecocultural Diversity and Sustainability, brings together students from a wide range of academic majors to explore the history, cultural impact and personal connections to a subject that links all human beings: food. It is led by Vetri Nathan, a UCLA associate professor of European languages and transcultural studies.
