Interesting course ruined by extremely slow grading and odd grading criteria. Last two big assignments we went into not knowing how well we did on the previous one. Expects a deep analysis of course material in essays but the material isn't even that deep to begin with. Overall, interesting course, really odd professor.

She is amazing. Readings and lectures were extremely engaging and got me excited to attend classes. After taking this course, I've been inspired to pursue a thesis on meatpacking and agricultural labor conditions. I think everyone should take this class - the lessons and discoveries about the global food system are both essential and infuriating.

she crashed out in lecture over an unconfirmed israel/palestine WaPo headline (which, at the time of her crashout, had already been pulled by WaPo for unverified info). lowkey unprofessional for a history prof, especially with antisemitism at a high. also had a required reading by an author who publicly justified 10/7. easiest class ever though.

she crashed out in lecture over an unconfirmed WaPo article - about israel/palestine, one that (at the time of her crashout) had already been pulled by WaPo due to unverified info. super unprofessional for a history prof, especially now with antisemitism skyrocketing. also had a required reading by author who had publicly justified 10/7 massacre.

This class was really cool and I am glad I took it. Lectures aren't mandatory but I recommend going bc you need to use them for the papers. Graded by take home midterm and final essay, primary source essay, and participation through forum posts and cooking challenges. Class was very fun and engaging, I liked that she broke up lectures with videos.

The nicest professor at UCSB.