Food

The definition of food:

Food - Material, usually of plant or animal origin, that contains or consists of essential body nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals, and is ingested and assimilated by an organism to produce energy, stimulate growth, and maintain life.


1. What role does food play in your culture?

2. If you are not from the US, did you alter certain foods, so it would resemble, or not stand out from American food?

3. Is food part of a family tradition in your culture?

4. If food is part of a family tradition, as a culture are you allowed to explore other dishes or are
you restricted to only certain foods?

5. Does food have certain meanings in your culture, if so, what do some dishes mean?

6. Are there certain foods forbidden in your culture, if so, what are they and why?

7.-1 If there are certain foods forbidden, do you feel tempted when not around your family to
try certain foods and do you actually act on those feelings?

7.-2 If foods are not forbidden, if your culture decided to ban certain foods, do you feel you
would abide by the rules?

8. In years to come, do you feel that you will continue with your family's food traditions?

Definition

The totality of socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, and all the other products of human work and thought.

TWU International and Intercultural Communication

This blog is designed to explore intercultural relations within the United States. Students in the Spring 2009 class of MCO 4318 at Texas Wesleyan University will discuss
elements of culture by using eight categories:

• Food
• Religion
• Traditions
• Education
• Sports
• Dress
• Music/Arts, and
  
• Beliefs and Behaviors

Through participation in blogging and posting of various types of media, students will provide readers with a broader understanding of how culture affects today's world.