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Introduction to the course |
2. |
China: Lecture and note-taking quiz 1, train travel reading, travel video (Lonely Planet China) |
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Vietnam: Lecture and note-taking quiz 2, sight-seeing reading, travel video (lonely Planet Vietnam) |
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Planning a travel itinerary: Skim-reading practice, information search practice, using an English guidebook. |
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Cambodia and Vietnam: Lecture and note-taking quiz 3, reading for information, looking for accommodation, study of Lao customs. |
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Thailand: Lecture and note-taking quiz 4 and 5, travel video (Lonely Planet Thailand), Responsible tourism debate. |
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Myanmar: Lecture and note-taking quiz 6, budgeting for an extended trip, study of Aung San Syu Kyi. |
8. |
India: Lecture and note-taking quiz 7, Indian customs, India travel video (Lonely Planet India) |
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Nepal: Lecture and note-taking quiz 8, planning a trek in Nepal, promoting a trek in Nepal. |
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Travel Itinerary Due: Promoting a trip to Asia. |
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Student Presentations: Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tibet. One-China policy debate. |
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WStudent presentations: Singapore and Malaysia. Examination of Singapore's unique population, video of Malaysian festivals. |
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Student presentations: Korea and Mongolia. Mongolian customs, planning a travel itinerary for Korea. |
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Student presentations: Choice of southern India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Phillipines, Brunei etc. |
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Conclusion to the course: Class quiz on all countries covered in student presentations. |