HIS 1121 - Roots of Taiwanese Cuisine

Credits: 2
Why does Taiwan produce black sugar? What are the origins of bubble tea? Why have Taiwanese only now begun eating beef, but don’t often drink milk? This Pacific island hosts a diverse range of local flavors . In this two-week course, students will travel around Taiwan, sampling local cuisine, experiencing culture, and exploring history. We will investigate how the island’s unique ecology, geography, and global position has produced modern Taiwan’s food culture. Students will interview and learn from producers, consumers, and local businesses in order to understand the factors that shape modern attitudes towards food in Taiwan.
McDaniel Plan: Experiential