Week 3 Discussion: Evaluating “Food ‘Columbusing’ and the Debate Over Cultural Appropriation” by Ken Albala – AM1

This discussion is practice and preparation for writing Essay 2: Critique.

To prepare for this discussion, please review the following materials, if you haven’t already done so.

• The Norton Field Guide readings: Chapter 16: “Evaluations” (214-222)
• Week 3 Reading: “Food ‘Columbusing’ and the Debate Over Cultural Appropriation”
• Week 3 Instructional Notes: Critique and Evaluation

                                                                                                 An evaluation can be made concerning art,

                                                                                                                          writing, film, and other things. In this image, 

                                                                                                                          two people seem to disagree about a painting.

 First Posting (Due Thursday, May 30)

1) Please answer the following questions regarding Ken Albala’s “Food ‘Columbusing’ and the Debate over Cultural Appropriation.” www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com/food-columbusing/  Download www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com/food-columbusing/  Albala’s article is also posted just before this discussion.

1. What is your thoughtful opinion of the article?
2. What is Ken Albala’s main point?
3. How does Albala’s support his main point? What examples does he use?
4. What does he mean by this quotation: “As for the concept of authenticity, I think we should banish it immediately.”  
5. What do you think” Has Albala written an effective or an ineffective essay? Explain.

Write one or two paragraphs.