Week 9 Agenda

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Week 9

M 10.19

NO CLASS—Mandated Furlough Day: University-wide

W 10.21
In-Class: Presentations; Lecture—“Effective Persuasive Techniques”
Journal 4 Prompt: It is said that the Buddha once proclaimed, “There is no joy in eating alone.” Today, that seems to be a sentiment shared by many Americans. In “Is Eating Alone an Act of Bravery?,” (eR) Ariel Leve explores the real stigma that is attached to eating on one’s own. She says, “I’ve never understood why eating alone is so disturbing. I think it’s far more depressing to see a couple sharing a meal—in silence.” After reading Leve’s article, you must have one meal, in public, alone. As you do so, consider: Are you enjoying it? Are you uncomfortable? What, if anything, do you do in addition to eating? Finally, explore why are Americans are so averse to eating by themselves.
Due: Journal 4

UPCOMING:
Week 10

M10.26
Read: CR—“Out of the Kitchen, Onto the Couch” by Michael Pollan, “On Cooking—I Don’t Know and I Don’t Care” by “candylover”
In-Class: Essay discussion
Due: Persuasive essay (Draft 1; bring three copies);

W10.28
Read: CR—“Growing Pains” by Tama Murphy, “Thursday, September 12, 2002” by Julie Powell, “Mistakes Were Made” by Lessley Anderson
In-Class: Essay discussion; Presentations
Due: Persuasive essay (Final draft)