Culture and Travel
Spring 2013
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A Journey through Afghanistan
Day: 6 Mondays Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Dates: 3/4-4/8 Location: UMass Boston, McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 201 (former cafeteria) Facilitator: Zohal Atif Description: This course will look into the history, culture, arts, languages, music, food, landscape and diverse population of Afghanistan through multi-media presentations that will engage the students in learning the historical and modern aspects of Afghanistan. At the end of the course it is hoped the students will gain a wholesome perspective on Afghanistan and its people.
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Flavors of the Mediterranean
Day: 5 Tuesdays Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Dates: 3/12-4/9 Location: UMass Boston, McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 204A Facilitator: Genevieve Forde Description: We will talk about the tastes of the Mediterranean from a variety of countries. From Greece to Morocco, we will explore regional specialties and what makes the Mediterranean diet so wonderful.
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The Wonders of Taiwan
Day: 6 Fridays Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Dates: 4/19-5/24 Location: UMass Boston, McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 201 (former cafeteria) Facilitator: Louisa Tseng Description: This course introduces a culture that opens a wide door to expressive experience in one’s mind and memories, and to notice its lofty mountains, rugged coastlines, magical coral, and volcanic islets. The goal of the course is to give participants something of Taiwan to see, to taste, to touch, and to feel and experience the blend of different cultural traditions from many countries such as China, Holland, Japan, Korea, and Spain. Using lectures, articles, photos, books, video, and discussion, we will the bridge understanding and friendship between Americans and Taiwanese.
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Culinary America
Day: 5 Tuesdays Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Dates: 4/23-5/21 Location: UMass Boston, McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 204A Facilitator: Genevieve Forde Description: Come explore regional American cuisine as we journey across our vast country. From historical to local specialties, find out where your favorite American comfort foods come from.
