SOC 322 - Sociology of Food

Description:
Sociological study of food, including contemporary, historical, and cross-cultural explorations. Draws on sociological theory and research to understand the significance of food for human societies. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: SOC 107.

Credits: (5)

General Education Category: K6 - Individual & Society

General Education Pathways: P5 Sustainability

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Discuss social-structural influences on food production, distribution, consumption, and social norms.
Discuss the social significance of foods and the impact of their production, distribution, and consumption for social life.
Interpret social-structural influences on one’s own perspectives about food and relationship to food.
Examine social norms and behaviors surrounding food.
Examine social inequalities (related to race, gender, social class, etc.) evidenced in sociological research on food.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/18/18

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