June 16 – July 15, 2023 (4 weeks)
Our summer study abroad program in Japan “Biocultural Landscapes of Japan” is based in the Ishikawa Prefecture. Students explore the food cultures and systems of contemporary Japan through interdisciplinary, and multisensory learning experiences.
During this program, you will participate in Weekly Colloquia with local leaders and Weekly Practicum in Ishikawa Prefecture and various locations including Kanazawa and Suzu Cities, Noto Peninsula.
The program includes a colloquia series with a focus on the above themes as well as nutrition in Japan and includes, among others:
You will also learn basic culinary techniques through intensive cooking sessions, and they broaden and deepen their culinary experience by critically engaging in the culture and politics of sustainability in seminar sessions.
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Readings
https://www.gustolab.com/wp-content/uploads/IPSI-Decade-Report-2010-2022.pdf
https://www.gustolab.com/wp-content/uploads/soil-domesticationpdf.pdf
https://www.gustolab.com/wp-content/uploads/Traditional-knowledge-and-wisdom-of.pdf
https://www.gustolab.com/wp-content/uploads/unu_policybrief_10_07-2010-UN-brief.pdf