HIS 149FSoutheast Asian Histories, Societies and Politics in Nine Tasty Foods
Examines political, cultural, and historical dynamics in Southeast Asia from the early modern period to the present. Students explore canonical reading and some of the most influential theories of Southeast Asian studies through animal and plant life that have gastronomically served the region for centuries. This approach leads students to recognize the utility of interdisciplinary investigation and to consider how fields such as ecology, zoology, and maritime studies have been impacted by methodologically creative work in the humanities and social sciences on the region.
- Also offered as ANTH 130Z (POLI 149F section will not be offered in fall 2026). Lectures on Mondays and Wednesdays will meet in Stevenson 175. Lectures on Fridays will be split by subject (ANTH/HIS), and will meet at the following locations: ANTH 130Z (Tsing): Humanities 1 Room 202; HIS 149F (Gutierrez): Stevenson 175. **FIRST CLASS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN STEVENSON 175 ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH**
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Steven Acad 175 | K. Gutierrez, A. L. Tsing | Open 29/80 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Gutierrez | 4.6 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 91% | 11 |
| Anna Tsing | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 38% | 21 |
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