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This assignment, titled "BENIN MARKET PLACE VISIT and RECIPE PREPARATION: Critical Sociological Recipe Assignment," is a comprehensive, hands-on project designed by Lisa Jean Moore, a SUNY Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies at Purchase College.

1. Selection of a Dish:
   • Students choose a dish they've enjoyed during their time in Benin.
   • They are encouraged to use their daily food journals to identify favorites.
   • Students must find a suitable recipe, likely by speaking with local food preparers or vendors.
2. Market Visit:
   • The class will visit Dantokpa Market in Cotonou, Benin.
   • Students will be accompanied by a translator and guide due to the market's complexity.
   • Focus is on areas selling food and ingredients.
3. Field Notes:
   • Students must take detailed notes about their market experience.
   • They should document the entire supply chain of ingredients (planters, harvesters, sellers, etc.).
   • Nutritional information about the recipe should be considered.
4. Recipe Preparation:
   • Students purchase ingredients, prepare the dish, and eat it.
   • They must document any modifications or substitutions made.
   • Five photos of the process and final product are required.
5. Written Assignment:
   • A five-page paper analyzing the experience through a sociological lens.
   • Must include the recipe and cite at least three course articles.
   • Use of course terminology is required (e.g., micronutrients, neoliberalism, food sovereignty).
6. Analysis:
   • Interpret the experience, including problem-solving and reflections on the final product.
   • Connect micro-level experiences to macro-sociological themes.
   • Consider aspects like ingredient sourcing, expense, availability, and neoliberal implications.
7. Format:
   • Maximum five pages (excluding citations).
   • Properly cited and proofread.
   • Include photos throughout the document.

This assignment combines practical experience with theoretical analysis, encouraging students to engage deeply with the sociological aspects of food preparation and consumption in a specific cultural context.

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