Welcome! This is a guide to finding sources for FSEM 100V6: Arabic Cuisine.
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During class, we'll look for popular sources that relate to any of the assignment topics:
Levantine Cuisine: A Reflection of History, Trade, and Shared Cultural Traditions Maghrebi Cuisine: Culinary Diversity Shaped by Trade Routes, Geography, and Heritage Egyptian (Masri) Cuisine: Ancient Influences and Modern Adaptations in Food Culture Gulf Cuisine: The Role of Spices, Trade, and Hospitality in Shaping Regional Identity |
In class on October 22nd, please search for popular sources in more than one format (videos, memoirs, recipes, menus, etc.). Try to find as many sources as you can in the time you have.
I recommend using both broad search terms (such as "Egyptian cuisine") and narrow search terms (such as "falafel").
The CRAAP Test is a set of five questions to ask about a source:
The CRAAP test doesn't measure whether a source is good or bad in general -- instead, it measures whether a source is good or bad for what you're using it for.
Look at a source and ask yourself "What could I use this for?" If you find a good use for the source, then the source will pass the CRAAP test.
We'll practice this in class.