This assignment category includes a variety of very short assignments, from quizes, to short writing.

This assignment offers you several options for experiential learning. It is a required assignment, but may choose among the options. See the main course wiki page for details. Due April 15th

This short critical paper invites you to evaluate the ethical issues in the Unit from our course. More details will be provided on the wiki notes page.

This 7-9 page paper is a statement of your "Philosophy of Food," which represents your current views on major questions addressed by the course. More details can be found at the course wiki page.

Choose an upcoming class and co-teach with me. This can be especially helpful with our nutrition chapters, but you can choose to co-present on a particular upcoming class or offer a related presentation to supplement a planned class.

Work on your own or get together with others in the class to watch and discuss two movies or one book on food. Write a short paper summarizing the work and your critical response to it. No need for anonymity on this assignment. Send the paper directly to me by email.

Journal entries allow informal reflection on topics related to course material. Each entry should be 600-800 words. Journals must be completed by April 15. (3 entries for 5% or 6 for 10%)/ No need for anonymity on this assignment. Important: Turn journals in one at a time by email directly to me and wait for my reply. This allows more of an exchange about your views.

This optional short research paper allows you to pursue a topic of interest to you. See me for details.