Sociology of Agriculture
Introduces sociology of agriculture in advanced industrial-capitalist societies, covering theoretical, historical, and empirical issues of US agriculture.
Summary
Past student reviews · Tally Moses
Workload was described as tedious and confusing, with homework characterized as busy work and exams reported to be extremely stressful.
What you’ll be able to do
Describe broad historical and contemporary trends in the development of the global agri-food system, as well as impacts from a sociological perspective
Analyze the major theories, concepts, and debates associated with the sociology of agriculture and food systems
Place an understanding of local social conditions and change in the global context of rural and urban life, including political, ecological, economic, geographic, historical, and cultural dimensions
Demonstrate advanced verbal and written communication skills that are applicable in a professional setting
Source: UW Guide 1· UW Guide 2
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Course mapSOC 181,SOC/C&E SOC 140, 210, 211, or graduate/professional standing
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the class
Past student reviews · Tally Moses
Students noted the course struggled with insufficient instructional time, leaving significant material uncovered in class despite the instructor's kindness.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2010: 3.71 GPA, 86.2% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Spring 2012: 3.56 GPA, 72.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.73 GPA, 93.3% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Past student reviews · Tally Moses
Workload was described as tedious and confusing, with homework characterized as busy work and exams reported to be extremely stressful.
Past student reviews · Tally Moses
One student found the experience awful due to perceived rudeness, including dismissive comments about their potential to pass the course.
Topics
- Global agri-food system trends and sociological impacts
- US agricultural theory, history, and empirical issues
- Local social conditions in global rural-urban contexts
Skills
- Analyze theories and debates in sociology of agriculture
- Contextualize local social conditions globally
- Professional verbal and written communication
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