Dr. Jennifer Sumner

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Sumner is a Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto. She focuses her research on the intersections of food systems and globalization, particularly how these areas relate to organic agriculture and rural communities. With a commitment to sustainability, her work spans various aspects of how food practices are shaped by global and local dynamics. Sumner brings an interdisciplinary approach to her teaching and research, engaging students and communities in discussions that link food issues to broader societal concerns.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology