SOCIOLOGY OF AGRICULTURE

AAE/C&ESOC/SOC 340

With primary emphasis on the U.S., the course covers social, economic and biological dimensions of food systems. Using classroom and community experience, the course combines academic approaches with practitioner knowledge. A community project is required.

C&ESOC/SOC 210

Introduction to the field of American sociology, its subfields and specialized areas of research, theoretical traditions and research methods.

C&ESOC/SOC 222

Social and cultural dimensions of food production and consumption. Uses historical and cross-cultural analytical frameworks. Treats a wide variety of topics including indigenous, racial, and ethnic foodways, industrialized food systems, sustainable agriculture, movements for food justice.

C&ESOC/SOC 945

Theory and research in alternate semesters in rural aspects of population, stratification, social change, and groups and institutions.

C&ESOC/SOC 875

Advanced topics in sociology. Topics vary.