Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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ASIA 103 003 (CRN: 16475)
ASIAN FOOD
Long Title: ASIAN FOOD IN THE AGE OF GLOBALIZATION
Department: Asian Studies
Instructor: Ryang, Sonia
Meeting: 3:30PM - 6:00PM M (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Analyzing Diversity: Yes
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 100
Section Enrolled: 70 (Reserved + All Others)
Reserved Seats for Fall Semester 2026 Matriculants: 30 (30 Available)
Waitlisted: 8 (Max 198)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 10:45PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Through the lens of Asian food, this course examines broader issues such as historical and social disparities, contemporary inequalities, globalization, immigration and displacement, and the question of cultural authenticity. Students are encouraged to explore how the act of simply “eating food” can become a process of “critically thinking about food,” and how the sensory and personal experiences of eating intersect with social, political, and historical analysis.