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OAKS 167Food Systems: Culture, Social Justice, Sustainability

5 creditsGE PR-SUndergraduateStudent Option

Examines the complexities of food systems with special attention to labor practices, food access, and food production. Students consider the nature of culture in advancing problematic notions of food options and sustainability. A service-learning project is required.

Prerequisites

Enrollment is restricted to sophomore, junior, and senior Oakes students. Non-Oakes affiliated students may email instructor for a permission code.

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When it runs

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Seminar
Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm
Oakes Acad 102M. BakerOpen 20/25

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Mark Baker4.1 / 53.2 / 550%94

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