Gastronomy & Food Studies

Metropolitan College

  • Wild and Foraged Foods

    MET ML 625

    Humans have been foraging for food since prehistoric times, but the recent interest in wild and foraged foods raises interesting issues about our connection to nature amid the panorama of industrially oriented food systems. From political economy to Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), this course explores how we interact with, perceive, and know our world through the procurement of food. Students take part in foraging activities and hands-on culinary labs in order to engage the senses in thinking about the connections between humans, food, and the environment. 4 cr. Tuition: $4020

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

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  • Food: Documentary and Advocacy

    MET ML 674

    Explore the complex relationship between food, documentary filmmaking, and advocacy by examining key works in the genre. You will be provided with the theoretical frameworks, practical skills, and a deeper understanding of visual storytelling that is needed to critically evaluate and create documentaries that promote advocacy and social change within food studies. By the end of the course, you will have the chance to produce your own short documentary. 4 cr. Tuition: $4020

    Dynamic course (May 19-June 26)

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  • Special Topics in Food & Wine

    MET ML 702

    This course covers relevant topics in Food & Wine. The topic will vary by semester and course section. Refer to class notes in MyBU for individual course descriptions. Email foodma@bu.edu for more information. Topic for Summer 2026: Fundamentals of the Wine Business. Through a combination of readings, student projects, and tastings, students will develop an in-depth understanding of the wine industry. Topics include the current state of the wine industry, sales and marketing strategies, costs and logistics, tasting wines to assess style, quality, and commercial potential, as well as sourcing and selecting wines for shops and restaurants. In addition to the core instructor, students will gain insights from guest speakers from import, distribution, retail, and restaurant sectors who will share real-life experiences and models. 4 cr. Tuition: $4020

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

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  • Urban Agriculture

    MET ML 714

    Growing food in urban contexts raises interesting questions about food access, nutrition education, perceptions of public spaces, and the place of nature in the urban environment. This course focuses on urban agriculture in Boston and a number of case studies from around the globe. Students visit gardens, learn basic cultivation skills through hands-on activities, and study the social and cultural sides of urban agriculture, as well as the political and city planning aspects of urban agriculture projects. 4 cr. Tuition: $4020

    Summer 1 (May 18-June 26)

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