Simpson's Odyssey :)

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Blog 3 (and Spring Break Homework)

Blog 3 - write 500 or more words discussing the role(s) of:
Food and gender; food and magic; food and knowledge; food and communication OR food and culture in 2 or more of the texts we have read so far.

Homework - Catch up on the reading done so far and then read books 11-12 in the Odyssey.

Have a fun break!

Homework for Weds 3/24

Read and understand the major plot points of Books 9 & 10 of the Odyssey (located in the "coursepack"). A little help can be found here and here. You need to read the text, but these notes can help.

Also, check out this cartoon version of the cyclops story.


And this - well, this is so ... well, its beyond description

Online Writing Links

Information on argumentative/persuasive essay writing here.

A nice and simple introduction to the 5 paragraph essay can be found here.

The Creative Writing Club

The Creative Writing Club meets on Wednesdays from 2-4pm in room M-137. To be a member, you do not have to attend every meeting. If you can only come for part of the two hours, that's okay too.

Come meet other writers, share your work, and get involved! For more information, contact our President, Leroy Angel or our faculty advisor, Professor Alexander .

Wednesdays from 2-4pm in room M-137

Homework (due Mon 3/22)

Read the selection in the CoursePak (the photocopied book with the same picture on its cover as the one on our blog) from "the Book of J" (remember, it got placed into the course pack kind of backwards) and Ovid (trans Marlowe) I.iv from Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Blog entry #2 - Food Symbolism

The goal here is for you to 1) write a blog post in the form of a traditional 5-paragraph essay and 2) to explore, in detail, one way that food can be a SYMBOL of something else.

You can choose any symbolic food from a holiday or religious tradition to research. If you use the internet or another source for your information, be sure to cite it in your entry.

Again, - entries should be in by 11:59 PM Sat; Blog responses are due by 11:59 Sun.

Good luck!

Homework (due Weds 3/17)

Finish reading Like Water for Chocolate

Burger King Training Video from the 80s

Recipe Blog

http://101-102recipe.blogspot.com

Sounds like so many of you (and your moms) are great cooks! I made a blog where we can share recipes from anyone who is interested. It's not for credit, but it might be fun.! I put 1 recipe up to start - email me any other recipe you think should be on the blog!

Dr. M

Don't forget to VOTE for class movies! Polls closing!

Chocolat is already in!

But we need 1-2 more!

Homework

1. Set up blog (if you haven't)
2. Make sure its in English!
3. Make sure readers know its yours (picture and first name will help)
4. Read Jan-Aug in Like Water for Chocolate.
4. Write 300+ words in proper English reflecting on one or more ideas in the book, what food means to you and/or the ideas of xenia and ne polnon edore. (BY SAT MIDNIGHT)
5. Respond to the ideas in 4 or more classmates' blogs (you may respond to writers in the other section using the blog or your own)with 3+ sentences.

Homework for Wedensday

Set up all accounts (Blogger, Google, LaGCC email and Blackboard).
Email From lagcc account to teacher: emmcormick@gmail.com
Add your blogaddress (AND NAME) as a comment to this post.

Buy your books
Read "January" and "February" in Like Water for Chocolate.

See you soon!

Here's a clip from the 1992 movie version of the novel you are reading:

Movie Previews - Don't Forget to Vote

1. Chocolate - Starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp!



2. Eat Drink Man Woman



3. The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover



4. Tortilla Soup



5. Babette's Feast

SYLLABUS

English 102: Eat, Read, Write

COURSE BLOG: http://eatreadwrite.blogspot.com/

Dr. Lizzie McCormick (emccormick@lagcc.cuny.edu) Office: M-109A

Office Hours: Weds 12-1

Section 0839 – Mon 1-315 - Room: E145/ Weds 1-2 – Room E266

Description: The goal of this course (ENG 102) is to help you build off of what you have learned in Composition I and to introduce you to writing about literature. This semester we will read poetry and fiction about food and write paper and blog posts in response to it.

Books & Materials

You must purchase immediately and bring to class everyday!!!!!

¨ Like Water for Chocolate. Laura Esquirel. ISBN:038542017X

¨ Eat, Drink and Be Merry: Poems About Food and Drink. Ed. Peter Washington. ISBN: 140004023X

¨ Course Pack - : From YESNEKO (basement of B building)

¨ A folder to collect and keep all materials.

¨ A few blue or black pens, a highlighter and a pencil to write in a book if you want to be able to re-sell it

Writing: You will write a lot in here!

¨ Essays: You will write at lease five 500-800 word papers. Three will be done at home, while two will be timed in-class writing (these are the midterm and final). Every paper must be printed and handed to the teacher on the due date. In addition, it must be posted to your blog!

¨ Blog Entries: You will write weekly blog responses of 300 words or more – instructions will be on our course blog.

Quizzes – There will be a quiz every Weds. This quiz may cover the week’s reading and/or issues related to writing that we have discussed.

Grading:

Blog Entries 20%

Participation 10%

Quizzes 10%

Paper One 10%

Paper Two 10%

Midterm 10%

Research Essay 20%

Final Exam 10%

Attendance: Students who miss more than 6 hours of class (3 class sessions) will fail the course. In addition, you are responsible to find out what you missed, get notes and changes from one of your classmates – and you have to make up work on your own. Tardiness: Lateness counts! (you get 1 free late-to-class; after that each tardy = ½ hour).

Academic Dishonesty & Plagiarism

MOTTO: “I'd rather be caught holding up a bank than stealing so much as a two-word phrase from another writer.” ~Jack Smith

Acts of academic dishonesty (e.g., plagiarism, cheating on examinations, obtaining unfair advantage, and falsification of records and official documents) are serious offenses. Any evidence of cheating or plagiarism will cause the student to be reported to the Dean with my recommendation for a final grade of F, class dismissal and record of incident on student’s transcript & file. Be forewarned: There are no second chances in my class for violations of this kind. It’s always better to come and see me (or someone else you trust) beforehand to talk about the reasons you might be tempted to cheat. Don’t plagiarize or cheat – there’s always an honest solution!

Electronics, Cell phones and Food

No electronic devises actively used in the classroom. Students will take notes by hand. Laptops, Sidekicks, Blackberries, Electronic recording devices etc. will not be used. Please turn off your cell phone when you come to class. No texting!!!!! No food or drink. If you are responsible for someone who may need to reach you during class –see me to waive this rule.