南山大学

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期間
 春学期
単位
 ２
年次
 3・4
担当者
 LENIHAN John
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副題 International Travel and Tourism
授業概要 This course is for students interested in travel and tourism. It will prepare them to maximize their experiences as tourists and enable them to advise clients as professional travel personnel. Students will learn about the world’s most famous (and visited) travel sights but also many lesser known gems and the proper strategies to visit them. Attention will be given to cultural differences in how and why people travel, customs and gestures. Various types of travel experiences from standard package tours to adventure and educational ones will be explored.
学修目標 The course will be discussion and presentation based. Only English will be used. A list of 100 vocabulary words and idioms will be given on the first class day. Students will be expected to make full use of the travel vocabulary in all discussions and presentations. Weekly quizzes will be given. Extensive use of the internet will familiarize students with the rapidly changing world of international travel. Students will be expected to spend a minimum of at least 1 hour preparing for each class. Frequent short projects and a final project will be assigned.
授業計画 1　Course Introduction. The World of Travel. Cross-cultural experiences and problems in the travel industry.
2　Travel as Learning. Short-Term Study Abroad, au pair, Peace Boat.
3　Travel as Social Responsibility. Volunteering with an NGO, Habitat for Humanity, CAN Help Thailand, United Way, etc.
4　Travel as Cultural Experience. World Festivals, Asia. Thaipusam (Malaysia), Chinese New Year (Thailand), Holi (India), Candle Festival (Thailand).
5　Travel as Cultural Experience. World Festivals, North/South America. Virgen de Candelaria (Peru), Carnival (Ecuador, Mexico, USA)
6　World Heritage Sites. Strategies to maximize your experience at the world’s best (and most crowded) sites - Iguazu Falls, Macchu Picchu, Teotihuacan, Arenal Volcano, Grand Canyon, Palo Duro Canyon, Yellowstone
7　World Heritage Sites. Mount Fuji, Great Wall of China (Badaling, Mutianyu, Jinshanling) Angkor Wat (Angkor, Bayon, Ta Prohm), Taj Mahal, Bagan
8　Travel Strategy. The 50 best travel websites. When/where to go.
9　Travel Strategy. Best airfare prices. How, why ticket prices change every day. Best time to buy. Alternate airports. Low Cost carriers ? Japan, Air Asia, Ryanair, EasyJet, Vueling, Air Baltic, Air Tran, Southwest Airlines
10　Airline Loyalty Programs. Comparison of Star Alliance, Skyteam, oneworld.
11　Trip Planning. Food and Transportation. How to get the best food at the best prices. How to travel cheaply and wisely within/between countries.
12　Travel by Train. The future of global high-speed train travel. The World’s Best Train Trips. Eurail Pass. Travel Asia by rail.
13　Travel Europe. Train or Plane? High Speed Train network.
14　Unique travel opportunities. Hurtigruten ? The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage (Norway). Camino de Santiago (Spain). National Parks.
15　Final Presentations
授業時間外の学習（準備学習など） Students will be expected to spend a minimum of at least 1 hour preparing for each class.
評価方法 Projects and weekly homework assignments - 60%.
Weekly vocabulary and content quizzes - 20%.
Attendance and Participation - 20%.
テキスト No text. Handouts will be given by the instructor.
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