Travel Project

(100 points total)

Requirements:

· A 1000–1500-word report (roughly three to five pages, but can be more) or another substantial project, e.g., PowerPoint presentation.

· Reference List, including books, interviews, Internet websites, etc.

· Any supporting materials, such as travel brochures, photos, maps, etc.

Content: Each report should minimally include the following:

· Orientation: Geography, climate, population, etc. (5 points)

· Brief History: Politics, economy, religion, etc. (5 points)

· Cultural Customs: Language, greetings, dress, taboos, etc. (10 points)

· Travel: Transportation cost and means, time of travel, lodging, visas, currency, exchange rate, immunizations, etc. (15 points)

· Activities: Sights to see, festivals/holidays, etc. (15 points)

· Music Activities: Include some music genres and events likely to be seen. (15 points)

· Recommended Resources: Books, recordings, addresses to contact, etc. (5 points)

· Creativity: These points are based on your creativity and writing style. Some students have written from the perspective of a travel agent booking a tour, a tour guide native to the country visited, or even a backpacker on an adventure. If you make it fun to read, it will be fun to write. (15 points)

Comment:

This project is designed to be FUN as well as educational. The idea is to stimulate you to pursue international travel as part of your life experience. You will gain a better appreciation of not only other people and their culture but the culture you live in. Be CREATIVE as well as informative. Please feel free to consult with me anytime during the semester for help with ideas or resources. I’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.