David Tortolini
Graduate Student // American Studies // SIS
Research focus:
Post-Colonialism, Food Studies, Digital Studies
Office and Contact
Room: HEAV G1
Email: will2701@purdue.edu
Courses
AMST 201 - Interpreting America
David Tortolini is a second-year doctoral student. David's work examines how colonialism and imperialism have impacted our understanding of flavor, focusing on coffee flavors. His work also examines how coffee flavors are discussed and reproduced in physical/digital spaces.
David has also researched the impacts of digital cooking shows and food television in relation to cultural appropriations and their effects on marginalized and minority communities.
M.A., Humanities, Old Dominion University
B.A., English, Old Dominion University.
Research Areas:
Post-Colonialism, Food Studies, Coffee, Digital Studies