Week 02 Overview

Introduction

Welcome, everyone, to Week 2 of English 131. Our goal this week is centered around the concept of rhetoric. 

This week, we'll look at a few essays and documentaries to determine how we can view food through a rhetorical lens. How is food viewed rhetorically? Can we draw parallels between the process of cooking and writing? What does authenticity mean in regards to cooking? How does our relationship with food and cooking change as a collective vs. individually? In our development of rhetoric, we should aim to be able to answer these questions and more. 

At the end of the week, using your new understanding of rhetoric, you'll be able to use the ideas of rhetorical situation, appeals, and context to write a restaurant review, which is Short Assignment #1. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

  1. Develop a solid understanding of the rhetoric, as well as ways in which we can analyze other rhetorical situations
  2. Consider the rhetoric of food, cooking, and authenticity
  3. Familiarize yourself with the rhetorical triangle to analyze a rhetorical situation
  4. Be able to understand how your purpose in writing shapes your approach

Due Dates

Readings

1. Mei, Learning to Cook for One, https://electricliterature.com/learning-to-cook-for-one/ Links to an external site. 

2. Achitoff-Gray, The Science of Melting Cheese, https://www.seriouseats.com/the-science-of-melting-cheese Links to an external site. 

3. Vinh, Restaurant Review..., https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/restaurant-review-this-seattle-food-hall-has-the-look-feel-and-flavors-of-a-southeast-asian-market Links to an external site. 

4. Chang, Ugly Delicious Ep. 1 - "Pizza"

Assignments

1. Short Assignment #1 - Restaurant Review (due 10/04)