Micro-Seminar: The Land of the Bulgogi Burrito: Los Angeles and the Global Food System PART TWO

Micro-Seminars have two parts. Attendance to both parts is required. Registering for the PART ONE session will automatically enroll you in the PART TWO session on Friday.

Part 1: Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm (PST)
Part 2: Friday, August 23, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:30 am (PST)

This seminar will use food as a lens to analyze the unique political, economic, and cultural landscape of Los Angeles. Through a discussion of a series of famous LA foods, we address the political factors that shape how Angelenos eat.

Day 1 will be dedicated to understanding LA’s place in the global food system, exploring the ecological footprint of California agriculture and tracing the path of agricultural commodities across the US-Mexico border.

Day 2 will be devoted to the food ecosystem of South Los Angeles, analyzing the politics behind food deserts and immigrant entrepreneurship. Class activities include field trips to the USC Teaching Garden and to the storied Mercado La Paloma.

Students interested in the social sciences, foodies, and those eager to learn more about local culture are welcome!

Lead By: Professor Brian Palmer-Rubin

Brian Palmer-Rubin is Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations. His research and teaching focus on the Political Economy of Development and the Politics of Food and Agriculture, mainly in Mexico

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