Veggie Penne with Pesto from Rachel Ray's 30 Minute Meals (Food Network, USA)
Week 6
Tu 10.6Read: “Last Requests” by Giles Smith, “January: Christmas Rolls” by Laura Esquival
In-Class: Short story discussion, Presentations
Journal 3 Prompt: In “New Rule: You Can't Complain About Health Care Reform If You're Not Willing to Reform Your Own Health” (eR), comedian and commentator Bill Maher argues that the elephant in the living room in the health care debate is the health (or lack thereof) of the American public. Bill Maher, as others have argued, points to the fact that our skyrocketing health care costs are, at least in part, due to American’s overwhelmingly unhealthy lifestyles. Indeed, the statistics are startling: According to the American Heart Association, the number of obese and overweight Americans includes 23 million children (between the ages 2-19) and 145 million adults (ages 20 and above). Yet, politicians are more likely to lay blame on the evils of government and the health care and food industries. Rarely, will politicians ask Americans to improve their own habits. Why? Is Bill Maher correct that health care reform starts with us, or are there larger issues, beyond an individual’s control, at play?
Due: Journal 3
Th 10.8
In-Class: Literary analysis/Short answer responses
UPCOMING:
Read: BFW—“Waiting for Asparagus” by Barbara Kingsolver, “Feast of Burden” by Sara Deseren, “Local Heroes?” by Barry Estabrook, “Organicize Me” by Michael A. Stusser; eR—“Central Valley Disconnect: Rich Land, Poor Nutrition” (Morning Edition), “All You Can’t Eat” by Crystal Allen (Metro Silicon Valley)
In-Class: Book discussion; Presentations; Lecture—“Effective Persuasive Techniques in Writing” Returned: Nonfiction analysis essay
Th 10.15
Read: eR—“Is Local Food Really Miles Better?” by Roberta Kwok (Salon.com), “Organic Food is No Healthier, Study Finds” by Ben Hirschler (Reuters), “Don’t Write Off Organic Food” by Molly Conisbee (The Daily Telegraph)
In-Class: Essay discussion; Presentations
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
Week 7
Tu 10.13Read: BFW—“Waiting for Asparagus” by Barbara Kingsolver, “Feast of Burden” by Sara Deseren, “Local Heroes?” by Barry Estabrook, “Organicize Me” by Michael A. Stusser; eR—“Central Valley Disconnect: Rich Land, Poor Nutrition” (Morning Edition), “All You Can’t Eat” by Crystal Allen (Metro Silicon Valley)
In-Class: Book discussion; Presentations; Lecture—“Effective Persuasive Techniques in Writing” Returned: Nonfiction analysis essay
Th 10.15
Read: eR—“Is Local Food Really Miles Better?” by Roberta Kwok (Salon.com), “Organic Food is No Healthier, Study Finds” by Ben Hirschler (Reuters), “Don’t Write Off Organic Food” by Molly Conisbee (The Daily Telegraph)
In-Class: Essay discussion; Presentations
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
where can i find the "CR" readings?
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