Instructor: Aliyah Muttaqi
Monday Teaching Assistant: Rory O’C.
Thursday Teaching Assistant: Aleeza M.
Monday Enrollment: Closed
Thursday Enrollment: Closed
Please email Aliyah@mothlearning.com to enroll to a closed course.
Description:
Welcome to History: Food and Politics! In this year-long, live course for students in grades 9 and up, we will explore a variety of events throughout world history where political actions and agendas have impacted food production, ignited wars, and changed cultures forever. As a student of this course, you will develop critical thinking skills to understand how food and natural resources directly impact cultural landscapes.
From the Irish Potato Famine to the Delano Grape Boycott, food and politics have worked hand in hand to shape the world we live in. We will highlight the historical inequities different racial and ethnic groups have faced both in growing and consuming food. We will also address how internalized biases may impact our understanding and perception of food today. Students will participate in class discussions and read articles to become familiar with historical events about food, civilization, and government. Throughout this course we will be touching on formative moments in history as well as incorporating fun facts about foods we eat today.
This course is perfect for students who like international studies, history, food/cooking, and are looking for unique subjects to learn about. Classes meet once a week and are discussion based.
Meeting Times: Monday or Thursday, 3:00-3:50 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Tuition: $600