旅遊英文
English for Tourists
| 節 | 週四 |
|---|---|
1 08:00–08:50 | 旅遊英文 A505 2 節連堂 |
2 09:00–09:50 |
* 根據陽明交大上課時間表所列
This course aims to help students who are interested in developing their English reading, listening, speaking and writing skills for the purpose of traveling or working in the field of tourism and hospitality. Students will learn: *about history and development of tourism *about World Heritage site *how to fill out important travel documents *how to book flights and hotels *have a guide for getting through customs *how to find services offered upon arrival at a destination *learn ways of getting around, find out who to ask for information, and *learn what to do for entertainment in various cities
ATTENTION!! You MUST be present on the first day of class or you will be dropped from the course.
Reference Urls: https://www.ricksteves.com/ https://www.101holidays.co.uk/ https://www.insidethetravellab.com/ https://www.independent.co.uk/travel https://www.jnto.go.jp/ Requirements & Rules: *The instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus when necessary. *Full attendance and active engagement in class discussions is integral to the success of the course. Late arrivals and /or unexcused absences will affect your grade. (if you would like to ask for a leave then please login this site https://stuoffcourse.nctu.edu.tw/) *Please turn in homework on time, late homework will not be graded for credit.
Grading: 1. Classroom participation: 10% 2. Midterm exam: 25% (Paper-based exam) 3. Final exam: 25% (Oral Presentation: plan a journey, describe a tour package, which includes trending attractions, local specialties, transportation, accommodation, meals, interests, and etc.) 4. Homework: 20% 5. Quiz: 20%
| 週次 | 主題 |
|---|---|
| 第 1 週 | Introduction and syllabus |
| 第 2 週 | Part 1 Unit 1: About your quest Unit 2: On the phone Unit 3: Types of Restaurants |
| 第 3 週 | Part 1 Unit 4: Lodging Unit 5: Lodging Unit 6: Cruise ships |
| 第 4 週 | Part 1 Unit 7: Train travel Unit 8: Bus travel Unit 9: Renting a car |
| 第 5 週 | Holiday- Tomb Sweeping Festival |
| 第 6 週 | Part 1 Unit 13: How much does it cost? Unit 14: Giving warnings about crime Unit 15: Avoiding illness abroad |
| 第 7 週 | Part2 Unit 1: Cultural differences Unit 2: Travel packages Unit 3: Giving directions |
| 第 8 週 | Part 2 Unit 4: Getting to and from the airport Unit 5: Talking about the weather Unit 6: International travel |
| 第 9 週 | Midterm Exam |
| 第 10 週 | Part 2 Unit 7: Airport security Unit 8: Airport procedures Unit 9: Travel delays |
| 第 11 週 | Part 2 Unit 10: Where's my baggage? Unit 11: Explaining the bill Unit 12: Negotiating prices |
| 第 12 週 | Part 2 Unit 13: Locating help Unit 14: Emergency! Unit 15: Talking about symptoms |
| 第 13 週 | Part 3 Unit 1: Communicating by email Unit 2: Taking a message Unit 3: Taking reservations |
| 第 14 週 | Final Exam: Individual Presentation |
| 第 15 週 | Final Exam: Individual Presentation |
| 第 16 週 | Final Exam: Individual Presentation |
| 第 17 週 | Dragon Boat Festival (No class) Holiday |
Virginia Evans, Jenny Dooley & Veronica Garza (2018). Career Paths Tourism. Express Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-4715-2391-6302-7
- 地點
- office
- 時間
- by appointment
- 聯絡方式
- shihchihkuo@gmail.com