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Anthropology Special Topics: (242-0-70)

Topic

Food, Culture, and Society

Meeting Info

Northwestern Qatar Room 1-244: Mon, Wed 10:20AM - 12:00PM (AST)

Overview of class

Food, Culture And Belonging" introduces students to the anthropology of food through the lens of everyday life in the Gulf. It explores how food practices reflect identity, migration, and belonging in societies shaped by globalization and cultural diversity. Students will learn how anthropologists and cultural scholars study food as both a material necessity and a social language that communicates power, memory, and connection. Through accessible readings, discussions, and small field-based projects, the course explores how people create meaning through cooking, eating, and sharing food. Drawing examples from Qatar and neighboring Gulf states, students will analyze how globalization, class, religion, and gender intersect in shaping local food cultures. The course equips students with foundational skills in cultural analysis and reflection, providing an engaging entry point into anthropology and Gulf studies.

Registration Requirements


  • Prerequisites: None

  • Open for First-Year Students and sophomores

  • Open for cross-registration

    • Enrollment Requirements

    Enrollment Requirements: NUQ: Seats are reserved for Sophomore and Freshmen only.