旅游英语课程学习指南

1、 “旅游英语”课程学习指南一、课程基础：旅游英语是面向全校三、四年级学生开设的选修课，开设时间为一学期。要求学生可以阅读一般性的文章，能够理解自然地理和文化历史风光的文章内容。二、适应对象：全校文、理科各专业学生。 三、教学目的：本课程教学目标为：通过本课程的学习，学生对于旅游英语会有一定的了解，尤其对学生出国旅游，做英语导游或旅游管理工作有益，对于拓宽学生的视野也有一定的帮助。本课程力图在培养交际语言能力的同时，增强学生创新思维和实践工作的能力，以达到充分体现素质教育，全面提高学生的跨文化交际能力，培养学生的综合文化素质，扩展国际视野。旨在培养学生对旅游知识的掌握，拓宽学生的视野，增强他们的

2、语言交际能力和实践工作能力。四、内容提要：本课程的主要内容包括： 世界旅游组织、国际旅游业的道德标准、著名景点、中国饮食、酒店服务、中国传统节日、历史遗迹、国外旅游知识补充材料。五、自主学习 授课模式：基于计算机和课堂的英语多媒体教学模式是为了帮助学生达到大学英语应用提高阶段教学要求所设计的一种新型英语教学模式。强调个性化教学与自主学习，以及教师可通过课堂进行辅导，传授知识和技能的特点，使学生可在教师的指导下，根据自己的特点、水平、时间，选择合适的学习内容，借助计算机的帮助，迅速提高自己的英语综合实用能力，达到最佳学习效果。1、 教学模式的构成教学对象： 学生 教学内容： 旅游英语教学环境：

3、计算机（单机或网络） 课堂教学 教学方式： 自学+辅导 面试 教学组织者： 教师 教学管理：教务处、教师和计算机管理软件 图一、基于计算机和课堂的英语多媒体教学模式2、基于计算机的英语学习过程大学外语应用提高教学阶段各门课程采用“以传统教学模式为主，以网络自主学习模式为辅”的教学模式。如下图：初始测验 学习课程 每课测试 合 格 进入下一课程学习 已学到应该接受辅导的课程 继续学习 接受面授辅导 辅导通过 图二、基于计算机的英语学习过程六、自主学习 学习方法：依据建构主义学习理论，在教学中采用自主学习、讨论学习等教学方法 ，采用学生为主体进行自主学习和训练及教师为主导进行讲授相结合的教学方法。

4、通过课前预习准备、课堂情景体验、课堂知识归纳、课堂及课后知识和语言运用等四个阶段的教学活动设计，倡导体验式自主学习以任务型和小组合作、案例教学方法为依托，体验英语语言和文化知识学习的过程，在实践中学，以学习者已有的语言知识及文化知识和经验为整个学习过程的出发点，强调通过学习者积极、主动地参与各种真实目的语中语言、文化现象和实践活动来学习。七、自主学习 评价大学英语自主学习强调集诊断性、形成性、终结性评估为一体的评价体系，突出学生的过程性评价、自评与互评，通过课堂活动和课外活动的记录、网上自学记录、学习档案记录、访谈和座谈等形式对学生学习过程进行观察、评估和监督，促进学生有效地学习，有

5、效地提高学生的自主学习能力。旅游英语Chapter 1. Learning ObjectivesAfter learning this chapter you are able to master: l identify the different features of tourisml learn the basic skill to introduce a beautiful scenery in different placesl acquire the basic tasks in this course. Procedures 1. Before studying the chap

6、ter, you should talk about the following questions: l What do you know about the World Tourism Organization?l Did you visit other places? What is your impression on it?l Do you know the function of World Tourism Organization? 2. The points to be highlighted:l some knowledge about World Tourism Organ

7、izationl reservation application form3. Study the chapter in detail:l Learn the important language points and make some sentences.Ø Words: international organization, forum, policy issues, infrastructurel Try to understand and paraphrase the following difficult sentences: Ø Tourism jobs an

8、d businesses are usually created in the most underdeveloped regions of a country, helping to equalize economic opportunities throughout a nation and providing an incentive for residents to remain in rural areas rather than move to overcrowded cities.Ø The tourism industry provides governments w

9、ith hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenues each year through accommodation and restaurant taxes, airport users' fees, sales taxes, park entrance fees, employee income tax and many other fiscal measures.Ø International and domestic tourism combined generates up to 10 per cent of the

10、 world's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and a considerably higher share in many small nations and developing countries.4. Practical exercisesl Offer some time to do the exercises.l Explain each exercise briefly.l Prepare your favorite place and give us a manifestation by using the ppt. Try to give

11、 us some pictures and interesting stories about that place. Self-assessments: On a scale 1 to 5, where 1 means “not at all,” 2 means “not very well”, 3 means “moderately well,” 4 means “well,” and 5 means “very well,” rate how well you have mastered the objectives set at the beginning of this Chapte

12、r:1 2 3 4 5 I could discuss the warm-up questions actively .1 2 3 4 5 I could identify the key points of the chapter.1 2 3 4 5 I could master what the World Tourism Organization is.1 2 3 4 5 I could read the reservation application form.1 2 3 4 5 I finished the exercises independently.旅游英语Chapter 2.

13、 Learning ObjectivesAfter learning this chapter you are able to master: l understand the global code of ethics for tourisml learn the basic skill to introduce a beautiful scenery in different placesl learn new words and make conversations in declaringl get to know how to clear customs. Procedures 1.

14、 Before studying the chapter, you should talk about the following questions: n How should tourists prepare for their travel?n What is the foundation of tourism?2. The points to be highlighted:l the global code of ethics for Tourisml some knowledge about customs3. Study the chapter in detail:l Learn

15、the important language points and make some sentences.Ø Words: promotion, ethical values, indigenous, professionalsl Try to understand and paraphrase the following difficult sentences: Ø The host communities, on the one hand, and local professionals, on the other, should acquaint themselve

16、s with and respect the tourists who visit them and find out about their lifestyles, tastes and expectations.Ø They should facilitate the introduction of specific means of information, prevention, security, insurance and assistance consistent with their needs.Ø When traveling, tourists and

17、visitors should not commit any criminal act or any act considered criminal by the laws of the country visited and abstain from any conduct felt to be offensive or injurious by the local populations, or likely to damage the local environment.Ø Financial resources derived from visits to cultural

18、sites, and monuments should, at least in part, be used for the upkeep, safeguard and development of this heritage.4. Practical exercisesl Translate the given sentences into Chinese.l Explain each exercise briefly.l Prepare your favorite place and give us a manifestation by using the ppt. Try to give

19、 us some pictures and interesting stories about that place. Self-assessments: On a scale 1 to 5, where 1 means “not at all,” 2 means “not very well”, 3 means “moderately well,” 4 means “well,” and 5 means “very well,” rate how well you have mastered the objectives set at the beginning of this Chapte

20、r:1 2 3 4 5 I could discuss the warm-up questions actively .1 2 3 4 5 I could identify the key points of the chapter.1 2 3 4 5 I could master the foundation of tourism.1 2 3 4 5 I could read the knowledge about customs.1 2 3 4 5 I finished the exercises independently.旅游英语Chapter 3. Learning Objectiv

21、esAfter learning this chapter you are able to master: l understand the cultural knowledge for tourisml learn the basic skill to introduce a beautiful scenery in different placesl get information about forbidden cityl learn something about Xian. Procedures 1. Before studying the chapter, you should t

22、alk about the following questions: l What kind of city can be called a historical site?l Do you know Forbidden City? Say something about it.l What else do you know about Xi an as an old city in China?2. The points to be highlighted:l knowledge about forbidden city l knowledge about mausoleum of Qin

23、Shihuang3. Study the chapter in detail:l Learn the important language points and make some sentences.Ø Words: The Palace Museum, off-limits, testimony, Meridian Gatel Try to understand and paraphrase the following difficult sentences: Ø The former Palaces outer court, with its halls of Sup

24、reme, Central and Preserved Harmony and side buildings, was where the emperor handled the state affairs and held grand ceremonies.Ø 30 kilometer east of the City of Xi'an, there is the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang, tomb 700000 workmen spent 36 years to complete. Ø The figures, as tall as

25、humans and all different, with their horses, chariots and weapons, are masterpieces of realism and also hold great historical interest.Ø No doubt thousands of statues still remain to be unearthed on this archaeological site.4. Practical exercisesl Translate the given sentences into Chinese.l Ex

26、plain each exercise briefly.l Prepare your favorite place and give us a manifestation by using the ppt. Try to give us some pictures and interesting stories about that place. Self-assessments: On a scale 1 to 5, where 1 means “not at all,” 2 means “not very well”, 3 means “moderately well,” 4 means

27、“well,” and 5 means “very well,” rate how well you have mastered the objectives set at the beginning of this Chapter:1 2 3 4 5 I could discuss the warm-up questions actively .1 2 3 4 5 I could identify the key points of the chapter.1 2 3 4 5 I could master the knowledge about Forbidden City.1 2 3 4

28、5 I could read the knowledge about mausoleum of Qin Shihuang1 2 3 4 5 I finished the exercises independently.旅游英语Chapter 4. Learning ObjectivesAfter learning this chapter you are able to master: l understand the cultural knowledge for tourisml learn the basic skill to introduce a beautiful scenery i

29、n different placesl know some Chinese local cuisine l know some special cuisine. Procedures 1. Before studying the chapter, you should talk about the following questions: n Do you know the four famous dishes in China? What are they?n What are the characteristics about Chinese cuisine?n What do you t

30、hink are the four most famous dishes in China?2. The points to be highlighted:l the words and expressions about Chinese cuisinel the characters of famous Chinese dishes3. Study the chapter in detail:l Learn the important language points and make some sentences.Ø Words: soy sauce, vinegar, wine,

31、 jam, spice, Cantonese dishes, Hunan dishes, Sichuan dishes, Shandong dishes , Huaiyang dishesl Try to understand and paraphrase the following difficult sentences: Ø In the middle period of the Qing Dynasty, the palace food culture of Man and Mancu became mixed when the Full Mancu-Han Banquet c

32、ame into being. Ø As time went on, Mongolian, Hui and Tibetan foods were added to this banquet, so the Mancu-Han Banquet became a five-nation banquet, later known as the combined banquet. The exquisite appearance of the foods had never been seen before and it became the most colorful and luxuri

33、ous banquet food in Chinese history. Ø Medicinal dishes are cooked with edible medicinal herbs using proper cooking techniques to be conducive to one' s health and longevity.Ø Major dishes include Mutton with Candied Dates, Stewed Pigeon with Ginseng and Cordyceps, Duck with Chinese Ca

34、terpillar Fungus, Antler with Assorted Meat, and Turtle Soup.4. Practical exercisesl Translate the given sentences into Chinese.l Explain each exercise briefly.l Prepare your favorite place and give us a manifestation by using the ppt. Try to give us some pictures and interesting stories about that

35、place. Self-assessments: On a scale 1 to 5, where 1 means “not at all,” 2 means “not very well”, 3 means “moderately well,” 4 means “well,” and 5 means “very well,” rate how well you have mastered the objectives set at the beginning of this Chapter:1 2 3 4 5 I could discuss the warm-up questions act

36、ively .1 2 3 4 5 I could identify the key points of the chapter.1 2 3 4 5 I could master the knowledge about four famous dishes in China.1 2 3 4 5 I could read the knowledge about characters of famous Chinese dishes.1 2 3 4 5 I finished the exercises independently.旅游英语Chapter 5. Learning ObjectivesA

37、fter learning this chapter you are able to master: l understand the cultural knowledge for tourisml learn the basic skill to introduce a beautiful scenery in different placesl get to know the some services for tourisml get to know conversations about services. Procedures 1. Before studying the chapt

38、er, you should talk about the following questions: l Do you know how to reserve a room in a hotel? Or to post some postcards?l Practice the given abbreviations. l Do you know how to make a reservation when you are visiting the other cities?2. The points to be highlighted:l The meanings of services f

39、or tourisml The conversations about services3. Study the chapter in detail:l Learn the important language points and make some sentences.Ø Words: confirm, contact, recommend, accurate, Cancellation, guaranteel Try to understand and paraphrase the following difficult sentences: Ø Cancellati

40、ons must be received prior to the local time and date stated in the policy, and failure to comply may result in the hotel charging you for the accommodation. Ø Individual hotels may permit early check-in; however, this is subject to availability on the day of arrival.Ø Confirmed reservatio

41、ns normally require a credit card guarantee or deposit. This will assure you a room on the occasions you arrive late in the day.Ø The Leading Hotels of the World Internet site or by contacting a travel professional. Advance reservations are recommended due to high demand for many of our hotels.

42、4. Practical exercisesl Translate the given sentences into Chinese.l Explain each exercise briefly.l Prepare your favorite place and give us a manifestation by using the ppt. Try to give us some pictures and interesting stories about that place. Self-assessments: On a scale 1 to 5, where 1 means “no

43、t at all,” 2 means “not very well”, 3 means “moderately well,” 4 means “well,” and 5 means “very well,” rate how well you have mastered the objectives set at the beginning of this Chapter:1 2 3 4 5 I could discuss the warm-up questions actively .1 2 3 4 5 I could identify the key points of the chapt

44、er.1 2 3 4 5 I could master the meanings of services for tourism.1 2 3 4 5 I could make up the conversations about services.1 2 3 4 5 I finished the exercises independently.旅游英语Chapter 6. Learning ObjectivesAfter learning this chapter you are able to： l introduce some Chinese festivals in English l

45、get to know how to write an invitation master the basic use of tense in Englishl get to know how to write reply to an invitation . Procedures 5. Before studying the chapter, you should talk about the following questions: l Do you know Chinese traditional festivals? l Can you tell us their names in E

46、nglish?6. The points to be highlighted:l The format of the English letters l The structure of the English letters 7. Study the chapter in detail:l In this part we should read the contents of the text, try to understand both the meaning and the special words.(1) The Spring Festival(2)The Lantern Fest

47、ival(3)The Oingming Festival(4)National Day(5)The Dragon Boat festival(6)The Moon Festivall Practice your manifestations and practice a dialogue to each other.l Give a short answer to each of the following questions.1. What do Chinese people often do before the Spring Festival?2. What is the traditi

48、onal food of the Lantern Festival?3. What do the Chinese often do on the New Year's Eve?l Follow the sample of writing a invitation and write your own one:Dear Mr. and Mrs. White, Will you have dinner with us at our house on Saturday, March the first, at seven oclock? It has been a long time sin

49、ce we had the pleasure of seeing you, and we do hope you will find it possible to be with us. Sincerely yours, John Smith8. Practical exercisesl Offer some time to do the exercises.l Explain each exercise briefly.l Make a discussion about the difficulties and problems. Self-assessments: On a scale 1

50、 to 5, where 1 means “not at all,” 2 means “not very well”, 3 means “moderately well,” 4 means “well,” and 5 means “very well,” rate how well you have mastered the objectives set at the beginning of this Chapter:1 2 3 4 5 I could discuss the warm-up questions actively .1 2 3 4 5 I could identify the

51、 key points of the chapter.1 2 3 4 5 I could introduce some Chinese festivals in English.1 2 3 4 5 I could get to know how to write an invitation master the basic use of tense in English.1 2 3 4 5 I could get to know how to write reply to an invitation.1 2 3 4 5 I finished the exercises independentl

52、y.旅游英语Chapter 7. Learning ObjectivesAfter learning this chapter you are able to master： l the information about Qufu l the information about Potala Palace l some expressions about recreational activities. Procedures 1. Before studying the chapter, you should talk about the following questions: l Did

53、 you ever hear about Qufu or Confucius? l Can you tell us something about it?2. The points to be highlighted:l The information about Qufu and Potala Palace l The conversations about recreational activities.3. Study the chapter in detail:l In this part we should read the contents of the text, try to

54、understand both the meaning and the special words.Beijing OperaRecitation elaborate costumes and make-upmartial artsVersatilegestures A Gathering of Generals troupe Acrobaticscalmness and balance in highly risky and mobile acts tightrope walking to do splits, leaps and other dance movements on a tig

55、htrope agility foot-juggling householdutensils prop l Introduce Qufui. Qufu is the birthplace of Confucius who was the greatest thinker, educator and statesman in Chinese history and the originator of Confucianism. ii. Qufu is located in the south part of Shandong province and is a joint place of mountainous area in middle part and a plain area in west part of Shandong. iii. Though neighboring mountains and rivers, Qufu has never suffered droughts or floods. iv. Because of its good geographical situation, Qufu became a political, economic and cultural center several thous