Indonesia & Singapore: Fields, Markets, & Kitchens: Gender & Food in Indonesia and Singapore 

Credits: 4 (GBL 3XXX) Spring semester course with May travel in Indonesia and Singapore for three weeks
Instructors: Siti Kusujiarti (professor of anthropology) & Matt Hoffman (professor of religion)
Travel Dates: May 10-28 2021


This exploratory, innovative course sits at the intersection of two important aspects of daily life: gender and food. Join Siti Kusujiarti and Matt Hoffman as we explore society, culture, food systems and gender dynamics in Singapore and Indonesia. Our time in Singapore will center around the creation of and co-existence of communities and culture through food, religion, gender dynamics, and street food cultures. In Indonesia, we will explore the unique cultural and social environment of Yogyakarta, a city known for education, religious pluralism, and varied approaches to understanding gender. Yogya sits at an interesting crossroad defining and reimagining Javanese food connected to gender, religious, and agricultural identities. In addition to touring various sites in both countries, students will have the opportunity to build deep connections with locals through homestays and service-learning opportunities.

Application Fee: $75.00
Course Fee: $1,800* + airfare (est. $1,400-$1,700)
*(Limited amounts of need-based financial aid available)
GPA Requirement: 2.5 minimum
Application Deadline: October 9th, 2020