Food Studies I: Introduction to Food Systems

This course provides students with fundamental knowledge of the food system and all of its components (e.g., agricultural production, consumption, regional linkages, food and agricultural policies). The course begins with an overview of food systems and the field of food studies and progresses through in-depth examination of the food system from a social science lens and a social justice framework. It also examines alternative food movements and includes examples of community groups working to improve the food system in New York City. The final sessions of this course are dedicated to discussions about employment in the food sector and academic fields of study that address aspects of the food system. The course includes field trips and/or guest lectures to complement readings, assignments, and in-class discussions.

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