I highly recommend taking this class with professor Tandler. I feel like everyone should take this class because it is very eye-opening to the injustices and unethical practices within the food system. This class was easy and it was very impactful. There are 5 assignments which are mainly reflections, group presentation, and there was supposed to be a group research paper but we did not have to do it anymore because of the TA strike. The documentary we watched was very explicit, I did get uneasy watching it but it reveals the unjust practices within the food system (There is an alternative assignment if you prefer not to watch it). The guest speakers in this class were very informative and their research/ lifestyle/ work was interesting. Participation and attendance matters in this class, it is 45% of your overall grade, but it is very easy to participate. I would definitely take this class again. :)

annoying and kinda disgusting—it's the exact food studies class you think you're getting. easy ge and super random mix of people but it works out. just make sure to show up to lecture and say that you're becoming vegan and you'll get an automatic A

This class will make you a vegetarian. You get exposed to some pretty gruesome topics (eg: animal ethics and the meat industry) without any censoring. However, the class is pretty engaging and is very discussion based. No phones or computer allowed in lecture and attendance is taken. Assignments are simple reflections and then there is a final group research paper on any topic related to Food Politics. Overall, very easy and manageable; I would take this class again.

This class might make you vegan or vegetarian. The first half of the quarter is focused on the reality of factory farming, animal oppression, and the modern food industry. The second half of the course is slightly more solution oriented, with various guest speakers from different organizations and jobs. It’s a very discussion-based class, and attendance and participation in lecture is important. The class consists of 4 short writing assignments and a final 10 page group research paper. There are also weekly reading assignments, but I think most people didn’t read them. Overall, it was a very engaging class and honestly made me think hard about and question the food industry and my personal food choices. Would recommend to anyone tbh