ENGLISH FOR TOURISM

概要

These courses prepare students to use English in specialist professions. Students will be able to learn the specific language used to carry out the duties of that particular profession. Students will also develop their skills in order to conduct the duties in the respective professions in English. この科目群では,専門的な職業分野で使用される英語を学び,仕事を円滑に行うための英語スキルを身につけていきます。 On this introductory course, you will learn the basic skills and knowledge relevant to the tourism industry. You will focus on understanding the professions related to it. You will also learn the language you need to engage in this area of work through practice using real-life situations. この入門コースでは,観光産業で必要とされる基本スキルと知識を身につけます。まず,この職業に対する理解を深めます。また,現実の状況に対応する練習を通じて,この分野で活躍するために必要な専門用語も学びます。 On this introductory course, you will learn the basic skills and knowledge relevant to the tourism industry. You will focus on understanding the professions related to it. You will also learn the language you need to engage in this area of work through practice using real-life situations. この入門コースでは,観光産業で必要とされる基本スキルと知識を身につけます。まず,この職業に対する理解を深めます。また,現実の状況に対応する練習を通じて,この分野で活躍するために必要な専門用語も学びます。 The aim of this course is to raise students’ interest and understanding of travel and tourism, and to practise using English that may be useful to those hoping to work in the tourism industry. Students will improve their confidence and skills in listening and speaking through rich practice as both tourists and professionals in typical travel/tourism situations, including at travel agencies, airports and hotels. Students will also learn about, and express opinions on, important issues relating to tourism in today’s globalized world, including sustainable/ethical tourism, intercultural sensitivity, and English as a global language.

目標

On this course students will carry out various tasks using the four skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) to develop their general English skills, professional language skills, and communicative confidence. Mini-presentations, role-plays, and creative tasks will be used to assess understanding of the occupational English learned in the course. Students will be able to 1. Understand and use vocabulary and language associated with tourism professions, including travel agents, tour guides, airline staff, and hotel staff. 2. Understand travel itineraries, and create and present their own tour plan. 3. Prepare and present written materials to help travelers. 4. Solve problems that could arise in travel situations. 5. Explore and discuss issues around modern tourism, including sustainability, intercultural sensitivity, and global English.

授業外の学習

Based on the content of the syllabus and textbook materials, students will be asked to preview/review the lessons. Homework in connection to the lessons will be given every week. シラバスの内容や教科書資料をもとに,授業の予習・復習をしていただきます。 レッスンに関連した宿題が毎週出されます。 1. Complete exercises to practise and review reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills related to tourism and travel. (20-30 minutes) 2. Regularly review, learn and practise important vocabulary. (20-30 minutes) 3. Prepare drafts/plans (sometimes with a partner or in a group) for assessed role-plays, mini-presentations, and leaflets, and practise presenting those plans. (60+ minutes) 4. Carry out basic research to a) prepare for assessments, and b) help you contribute to in-class discussions. (30-60 minutes)

所要時間: 190 minutes