Topics in Science CRN 13842

CRN

13842

Course Number

336N

Course Description

This class will be taught in a Remote-Blended Format with online synchronous class held on Tuesdays. Food sovereignty is the right of people to define their own food systems. We will examine the science of food sovereignty within a regional and global context. The class will also explore organizations and policies that influence food system processes. In a remote, blended format students will reflect on course texts and related articles and videos from several contemporary food sovereignty thinkers and activists. Guest speakers will be engaged in a variety of local and national food sovereignty issues. We will focus specifically on food science, farming, soil health, Pacific Northwest food traditions, and concepts of health. In the final section of the course, students will be asked to investigate food sovereignty in their own lives and present this experiential learning and reflection to the class. REQUIRED TEXTS: · Food and Society by Amy Guptill, Denise Copelton, Betsy Lucal** · One Size Fits None by Stephanie Anderson **Available digitally via WWU Library Additional Readings will be provided on CANVAS. CANVAS LEARNING OUTCOMES: · Define food sovereignty · Apply biological, ecological and social concepts to global food systems · Identify food access, security, and justice issues on regional and global levels · Determine and recognize Pacific Northwest traditional foods and their social and economic relevance EVALUATION: Participation in class discussions and guest speaker events, timely completion of readings, completion of i) weekly response papers and a ii) final independent project.

Prerequisites

FAIR 206a or equivalent

Credit/Evaluation

4

Term

Winter 2021