Food Studies and Food Justice in Los Angeles

FOOD ST M170XP - Food Studies and Food Justice in Los Angeles

<p>(Formerly numbered M170SL.) (Same as Food Studies M170XP.) Seminar, three hours; fieldwork, two hours. Interdisciplinary service learning course that provides general understanding of access and equity issues related to food chain in Los Angeles. Exploration of social justice issues faced by residents of lower-income communities. Reading of research from multiple disciplines, including but not limited to public health, environmental justice, and public policy. Service-learning component includes meaningful work with off-campus community partners selected in advance by instructor and Center for Community Learning. Letter grading.</p>

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Food Studies and Food Justice in Los Angeles

CESC M170XP

4 units