230051 "Let them eat cake": Socio-Cultural Practices of Eating (S) (WiSe 2018/2019)

"Food is an essential part of people's lives, and as such is much more than just a means of survival. It is also the main factor in how we view ourselves and others. It plays a big role in all social and political issues, and is a bastion of popular media. Over the past few decades, we have witnessed a rise in food-focused media and culture. [...] There is an increased awareness of food's significance within contemporary society and culture, and therefore there is a need to explore it." (Navana Stajcic, "Understanding Culture: Food as a Means of Communication")