Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52360:Foundation Course to Policy Science Ⅶ (P) 2023 Fall Tue4 College　Of　Policy　Science KOBAYASHI MAI 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS461

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

"You are what you eat", yet many of us do not know or question much about what we are eating and why. Food is intimately connected to the issues of health, environment, and society, yet these issues are often discussed separately, leading to ineffective solutions and actions in the face of complex contemporary issues. In this course, we will explore the topic of food and agriculture through reading a text by one of the foremost critical social theorists on food, Michael Carolan. We will begin by discussing our assumptions about food in our lives, and around the globe, and why we should care so that we can create a more sustainable and just future for everybody.

Student Attainment Objectives

After taking this course students will be able to
1. Better understand the critical issues around food and how it is connected to health, environmental and social justice issues.
2. Gain critical and solution oriented thinking skills.
3. Increase confidence in listening and discussion skills in English.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
Lecture 1

Introduction: Course outline and expectations

Lecture 2

The changing foodscape

Lecture 3

Food, globalization and development

Lecture 4

Food and conflict

Lecture 5

Food, hunger and obesity

Lecture 6

Food and animals

Lecture 7

Food and the environment

Lecture 8

Food and price

Lecture 9

Food, community and culture

Lecture 10

Winners and Losers

Lecture 11

Food and quality

Lecture 12

Shaping values

Lecture 13

Health

Lecture 14

Food and community

Lecture 15

Becoming food citizens

Class Format

BCP停止の場合は、BCPレベル0～2の記載どおりに授業が行われます。
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.

Classes will be held in person

Recommendations for Private Study

Reading materials will be assigned for each class. All students should come to class prepared, having read through the required reading materials as best they can, so as to be able to participate in class discussions and ask questions.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

A Final Project will be assigned (30% of final Grade). Evaluation will be based on logic of argument and comprehension of the topic, and creativity of ideas. The remaining grade will be assessed based on the following.
● Participation and preparation
● Homework assignments
● Student Presentations

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

The instructor will give a more detailed course outline in the first week of class including topics for discussion, evaluation criteria and learning methods.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

If you do not understand the teacher’s instructions, make sure you ask for clarification. Teachers want to support their students whenever and however they can. Make sure you are prepared for each class but if for some reason you cannot do your homework please attend class anyway. The time you spend in the class is very important to your learning and improving. If for some reason you cannot attend a class, be sure to let the teacher know in advance so we can discuss ways we can make up for the class.

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

The instructor will give a more detailed course outline in the first week of class, including topics of discussion, evaluation criteria and learning methods. Some topics of discussion may be different than the topics listed in the weekly schedules in this syllabus. Any updates will be communicated through Manaba+R as they come up, so please be sure to check regularly.
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