Week 8 Agenda

Orange and Almond Biscotti with Figs and Bleu Cheese rom Mark Gardner and Ben O’Donoghue's Surfing the Menu New Zealand (ABC, Australia)

Week 8

M 10.12
Read: CR—“Waiting for Asparagus” by Barbara Kingsolver, “Feast of Burden” by Sara Deseren, “All You Can’t Eat” by Crystal Allen; eR—“Central Valley Disconnect: Rich Land, Poor Nutrition”
In-Class: Book discussion; Presentations; Lecture—“Effective Persuasive Techniques”

For Sec. 5 Only: No class on Monday, Oct 12th.

Note: Sec. 60 meets on Monday as usual.

W 10.14
Read: CR—“Organicize Me” by Michael A. Stusser, “Is Local Food Really Miles Better?” by Roberta Kwok, “Organic Food is No Healthier, Study Finds” by Ben Hirschler, “Don’t Write Off Organic Food” by Molly Conisbee
In-Class: Watch—Food Inc. (2009)

Note: Journal 4 is pushed back to Wednesday the 21st AND is a new prompt.

UPCOMING:

Week 9

M 10.19

NO CLASS—Mandated Furlough Day: University-wide

W 10.21
In-Class: Writer’s workshop
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: Persuasive essay (Draft 1; bring three copies); Journal 4