For this project, you will research a food that is common to many cultures OR a cultural tradition featuring symbolic foods. You should choose a culture different from your own.

For this project, you will research a food that is common to many cultures OR a cultural tradition featuring symbolic foods. You should choose a culture different from your own. Topics will be chosen from the approved list below and each student will have a different topic. You will present a history of the food or cultural tradition from an anthropological/historical point of view. For a food topic, you will describe traditional uses in the cultures where it is used, including symbolic uses of the food, historical importance, and any restrictions on the use of the food. For a cultural tradition, you will include a discussion of associated symbolic food(s) and their meaning in the context of the celebration, and typical preparations. You will also discuss changing uses of the food or cultural tradition in the modern world due to immigration and globalization. The paper will be a minimum of 4-5 pages (1000-1250 words), double-spaced, in length, and must include a list of at least 4 references in APA format. The references should be publications from the library with working links provided. Websites are not acceptable. In-paper citations should follow the same approved format (APA). Failure to include in-paper citations will result in a zero for the paper. Turnitin.com's originality score of 25% or less and Turnitin.com’s AI score of <20% is expected, as you will be allowed to resubmit your paper before the deadline. Failure to meet Turnitin.com’s requirements will result in a zero. https://library.sjsu.edu/friendly.php?s=nufs144