| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52901:English Workshop 2 (B1) | 2022 | Fall | Fri4 | College Of Business Administration | ADAMSON CALUM | 2 |
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Class Venue
Language
Course Outline and Method
This course is content-based and will look at developing aspects of a sustainable tourism industry according to aspects of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students wil be asked to research and discuss ideas for development of tourism in Japan and abroad in terms of national, local and private planning and policy. The focus of this workshop is on discussing solutions that allow people to enjoy the economic benefits of tourism without damage to their physical or cultural environment.
Important. This class is content-based and mainly involves research and discussion in English with classmates
Student Attainment Objectives
2. Improve research skills
3. Improve discussion and presentation skills
Recommended Preparatory Course
1. Speak actively in English with classmates in every lesson
2. Have interest in tourism, Uniited Nations, NGOs or similar
3. Research deeply and understand the topic
4. Attend regularly. Classes are connected so you will easily fall behind if you don't come
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
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| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 | Introduction to the course and classmates |
Getting to know each other lesson. Introduction to the course style and assessment |
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| 2 | What is the UNWTO and sustainable development? |
We will look at the positive and negative aspects of global tourism and introduce some of the key points about sustainable development |
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| 3 | Topic 1: Sustainable development in developing countires: economy, environment, culture and society |
We will look at how effective policy and collaboration can promote sustainable development and protect vulnerable environments and societies.
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| 4 | Policy planning |
IStudents will continue to learn about the issue of sustainable tourism from the perspective of the UNWTO and Sustainable Development Goals |
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| 5 | Policy planning |
Presentation planning. Students will practice and prepare for presentation
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| 6 | PowerPoint Presentation |
PowerPoint Presentation, discussion, feedback |
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| 7 | Topic 2: rural tourism in Japan |
Excepting 2020, tourism in Japan has boomed in recent years. However, the distribution of tourists is not balanced, leading to overcrowding in some areas and a lack of development in rural areas. This class will introduce some ideas for sustainable development in less visited prefectures.
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| 8 | Rural tourism in Japan |
Students will continue to learn about how rural tourism can be developed sustainably and share ideas. Students will begin to pepare a report on an prefecture with poor tourism development |
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| 9 | Rural tourism in Japan |
Students will continue to learn about how rural tourism can be developed sustainably and share ideas. Students will work on a second PowerPoint presentation |
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| 10 | Rural tourism in Japan |
Students will continue to learn about how rural tourism can be developed sustainably and share ideas. Students will work on a second PowerPoint presentation |
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| 11 | Rural tourism in Japan |
PowerPoint Presentation, discussion, feedback |
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| 12 | Accessible tourism (barrier-free tourism) |
We will look into the issue of accessible tourism and begin planning a group discussion on accessible tourism |
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| 13 | Accessible tourism (barrier-free tourism) |
We will look into the issue of accessible tourism and begin planning a group discussion on accessible tourism |
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| 14 | PowerPoint Presentation and reflection discussion |
Group Discussion (Assessed) |
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| 15 | Reflection |
We will reflect on what we have studied |
Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
・The content of this class is not easy. You must be prepared to research before class.
・High attendance is required. If you miss a class, you are responsible for finding out what happened in class and homework.
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | 0 | |
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
0 | |
| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | Participation in research and class discussions (25%)
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
・Active participation in all class activities is required. If you participate actively, you will learn more in this class. Please do your best!
・Attendance is part of your grade
・If you miss classes, it will lower your grade.
・If you miss a class, contact your instructor and explain why you missed the class.
・Remember that you are responsible for any information you miss if you are absent. This means you should check Manaba+R, or email your teacher or classmates to find out what you need to know for next class.
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Other Comments
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html