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A focus on the relationship of food, the people, and the regions of Latin America. Students will be exposed to readings and films related to the history of food consumption, hunger, and society from an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspective. The course also highlights the fusion and syncretism observed over time from pre-Hispanic to other culinary influences that have shaped the gastronomy of Latin America. Close attention is paid to indigenous ways of growing, consuming, and preserving food in order to offset food insecurity in specific geographical regions. Students will learn the connection between food and the many ethnic identities that exist throughout the rich and diverse food cultures of Latin America.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
Myriam Gonzales Smith
3.5
49 reviews
ILP 3211
R
17:00 PM - 17:50 PM
25 / 25 Full

GIRV 2120
F
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
25 / 25 Full

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3.5
SPAN30 . 5 Months Ago

1. instructions were confusing and spread across any documents. We had to jump through hoops and ask a million questions to get points. 2. lectures were tedious 3. I didn't learn much about Spanish literature If you have to take this class for a requirement, you can muster through. But take another prof if you have the option.

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SPANISH174 . 6 Months Ago

Called me a “burra”. Very rude and although slightly considerate, still very unprofessional calling a student “burra” and the rest of the Faculty calling that her diligence. Toxic.

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SPAN30 . 3 Years Ago

Gaslight Gatekeep Girlboss iykyn

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SPAN16B . 3 Years Ago

She may have been a little harsh in the past but I think she did it because she cares for her students and wants the best for us. She is so much more accommodating now and quite honestly really funny. I have never met a more compassionate professor. That is why I have taken over 7 different courses with her. Don't listen to bad reviews.

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SPAN30 . 3 Years Ago

She would gaslight her students. Did not explain the material being taught and would assign excess materials to go over. If students would ask questions she would get upset they did not already know the answer. It was not a safe environment to learn in. Overall, the courses consisted of 3 group projects.

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SPAN30 . 3 Years Ago

Unnecessary work made this class fast-paced. Movie, readings and practice to do before Tuesday every week that wouldn't tie to anything, and tests combined into group projects. Important group projects, hard to get a good grade unless the project was pretty and everyone put in a lot of work. Gaucho Space was highly emphasized but hard to navigate.

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