Feb 21 - Geisha Study

Click on the link below to find the film documentary handout Geisha and Maiko in Japan:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1spaQcjTaTS2EX9j-HIVv7rKm9n2Zaps--3TT1r7Im7U/edit

'Old' Cultural Japan = Geisha Study

Feb 16

LEARNING SIMPLE JAPANESE

Part of travelling to other places means familiarizing yourself with the local language and customs. Let’s prepare for a trip to Japan! Go to the course blog to find the links: actontraveltheworld.blogspot.com Enjoy!

(i) Your Name in Japanese:
http://japanesetranslator.co.uk/dictionaries/your-name-in-japanese/

Choose the Calligraphy and/or SansSerif style. They are the easiest to copy. Write your name in the box on the handout.

Now, using the same website, write the name of a family member or friend so you can share their name in Japanese with them.

(ii) How to Count to Ten in Japanese:
http://www.wikihow.com/Count-to-Ten-in-Japanese

On your handout you will find a chart for Japanese numbers. Research how to count to 10 in Japanese, AND learn how to write and pronounce number!

(iii) Simple Japanese Phrases:
http://japanese.about.com/library/blsjp.htm
Level 1
Thanks

Sorry

Pardon?

Really?

Help!

Level 2

Good morning

Good afternoon

Good evening

What’s up?

See you!

Have a nice day!

So long!

How much?

How many?

Level 3

How are you?

Fine thank you.

Pardon?

Really?

(iv) Japanese Customs to Know Before We Go!

Aha! In preparation for our trip, we have to make sure that we don’t commit any Cultural Taboos! Research at least 6 Japanese customs that we should know and respect before traveling. Write about the ones that you are MOST LIKELY going to need to know.
Here are some suggested websites:

http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/10-japanese-customs-you-must-know-before-a-trip-to-japan/

http://knol.google.com/k/japan-top-5-customs-to-know-before-you-travel#

How well do you know the world game:

http://www.minijuegosgratis.com/juegos/hwdykyworld/hwdykyworld.html

Days Two - Four

We discussed:

What is a tourist? What is the official definition? ... someone who travels to a place for more than 24 hours, but for less than a year.

Travel Motivators and Barriers (handout ... please see me if you need another copy)

The 5 A's of Travel and Tourism: Attractions (Biophysical or Cultural), Activities, Access, Accommodations, and Amenities (creature comforts).

We watched the Departures episode in Thailand with Scott and Justin. Using the handout, you were asked to identify the 5A's, and travel motivators and barriers for travelling to Thailand.

And finally, we learned about Travel Guides. Click on the link below to find the handout:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16gpnlDt-S3yxCmpn_tKVhUio8mf7cYQnYx00Gn2zlOo/edit

Link to the CN Tower Edgewalk:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KkK35y8MAA

Day One - Feb 6

Welcome to the Travel and Tourism course! I love teaching this course because I feel it's so important for people to go out and explore the world. I hope this course will provide you with some of the knowledge and tools to do this...

Please click on the link below to see the Course Outline:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tg5qZw3LPMCOHsvPxnLH7KJ7FvepRAPa8etGaZMj2hU/edit

"I would like to buy a hamburger!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz0IT4Uk2xQ