ANTH 161SAnthropology of Food, Abroad
Food as a fundamental aspect of social/cultural life and key concept in development of anthropological theory and methods. Studying abroad, investigations are grounded in local ethnographic context to learn how anthropologists study food, practice methods, and understand food's local importance.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in ANTH 151S is required. Requirements for the FSFS London program include enrollment in both ANTH 161s and ANTH 151s. Students are only admitted to the program and the two courses through formal application to and acceptance into the FSFS program by Global Engagement.
- Global Seminar applications are now closed. To inquire about any late application deadlines, email globallearning@ucsc.edu.
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When it runs
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | TBD In Person | M. L. Caldwell | Closed 15/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
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| Melissa Caldwell | 4.0 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 40% | 30 |
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