1. Taiwan Introduction 4-year College Sophomore students Spring semester Topic: Introduction to Taiwan Culture Professor: Ludmilla Cawdrey

2. Learning Activities The course provides important content about Taiwan, its culture, habits, traditions, and way of life. It is designed for English speaking students, especially those who major in the tourism industry. The course puts emphasis on practicing essential oral skills for tour guides in modern Taiwan. A great deal of attention is paid to the development of students ’ skills to speak freely and fluently about sports, cuisines, lifestyles, education, and culture in Taiwan.

3. Teacher ’ s presentations Individual or pair-work in class Group discussions Individual Presentations Course Methods

4. Lesson plan (in weeks) Preview Unit 1: A Guide ’ s selfintroduction Unit 2: A Brief guide to Taiwan Unit 3: Around Kenting National Park Unit 4: Around Yushan National Park Unit 5: Around Taroko National Park Unit 6: Around Yangmingshan National Park Review: Units 1 – 6 Midterm Oral Test

5. Lesson plan (continued) Preview Unit 7: Around Kinmen National Park Unit 8: Penghu Unit 9: Fireworks Festival Unit 10: An Ecotour of Tainan Unit 11: A Trip to an Aboriginal Village Unit 12: A Gourmet Trip Unit 13: Popular Attractions in Taiwan Review: Units 7 - 13 Final Oral Test

6. Learning Activities 1. Individual work: (up to 15 minutes) Listen to the presentation carefully Make notes 2. Classroom activity: (up to 10 minutes) Participate in feedback (answer the questions…) Make your knowledge active 3. Group work: (up to 20 – 25 minutes) Participate in a communicative game – discussion “Going on a trip, talk to a travel agent about the agenda and the Sites” Presenters will help with the details

7. Course Methods Get ready with the presentation Listen to a presentation Do feedback Speak on communicative situations Hand-in materials: Individual home work Classroom activity Individual or pair-work in class Pair- or group-work in class 1. Presentation papers 2. CDs

8. Requirements and Grading For Midterm and Final Grades the following is adjusted: Attendance (presence in class) – 25% Participation (classroom activity, homework) - 25% Midterm test – 20% Final test – 30% Attention: Missing more than 12 hours (6 weeks) a semester is a mandatory failure

9. Power Point Arrangement Tips: Don’t do it! Don’t write entire presentation text on a slide Don’t read from the slides Don’t get too technical Don’t apologize for errors – proofread! Avoid video or make it really short

10. Power Point Arrangement Tips: Do it! Present an outline Choose 24 font size, sans-serif type (Arial) Use contrasting colors Choose white or light colored slide backgrounds Include photographs, pictures, charts Use the microphone Summarize info Send thanks

11. Presentation Methods: 3 W 3W 1. Where to go? 2. What to see? 3. What to eat?

12. Presentation Methods 1. Presentation process [10 – 15 minutes] Present a place. Describe: 1. its location (size?) 2. population number (population density) 3. historical and cultural roots, 4. cultural connections 5. gastronomy specialties, etc.

13. Presentation Methods (cont) 2. Get feedback [5 – 10 minutes] Ask questions on the subject of your presentation Prepare crosswords, puzzles, quizzes

14. Characteristics of a good guide FriendlyAggressiveoutgoing ResponsibleGentleextrovert AwfulWarmhelpful InformativeImpoliteunderstanding HumbleEfficientpatient NoisyTalkativeactive OrganizedResourceful IndifferentExtreme

15. A sample introduction Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ariel. I am a tour guide for World Travel Company. I am from Tainan. I will be with you during your entire stay here. You can feel free to consult me anytime about the trip. As well, I have ensured that you can enjoy a well-organized and efficient travel agenda. I intend to provide you with a smooth and relaxing tour. I will help you check in and out of the hotel., check transport arrangement, organize the itinerary, make reservations and deal with any problem that may arise. I have been trained to respond quickly to any need you may have.

16. Read the dialogue: A: Is it hot these days in Taiwan? What type of clothing should I bring this evening? B: It is hot and humid in summer here, and there usually are thundershowers in the afternoon. The temperature during the day is almost 30 degrees Celsius and above. We will visit Shihlin night-market this evening, so wearing a T-shirt, jeans or thin fabric clothing is more suitable. A: Why are Taipei markets so popular and famous? B: The night-markets are everywhere around Taiwan, and they are where you get lots of tasty local foods, fashionable clothes, and even some products you never imagined. You can think of these markets as a kind of fair. A: Which food should I try? B: Peal milk tea, fried oyster with eggs, fish ball soup, beef noodles, sour and spicy soup, rice vermicelli, and so on. A: Sounds good.

17. A Brief guide to Taiwan Historical background Highly diversified culture Aboriginals in Taiwan Main nationalities Nature spots: mountains, seas, rivers; flora, fauna

18. Unit 2: Brief introduction to Taiwan What do the following words mean? Various Diversified Province Ancestor Mandarin Immigrant Dominate Inhabitant Aboriginal Indigenous Remain Occupy Custom Tradition

19. Read the following text In Taiwan you will surely appreciate the various cultures of the island. Formosa, as it was called in earlier times by the Portuguese explorers, has a rich historical background and a highly diversified culture.

20. Read the following text Taiwan ancestors came from many different places, but mainly from the province of Fujian, in southern China. The descendants of the first Fujian settlers are called southern-Min People (Min-nan Ren in Mandarin Chinese). In addition to these Fujian settlers, the Hakka people arrived from the province of Canton. There are also more recent immigrants from other provinces in mainland China.

21. Read the following text ( 2) (cont): However before the arrival of Chinese people, there was an even earlier group of inhabitants on Taiwan, and they are referred to as “ Formosan Austronesians ”. Essentially, they are of the same origins as aboriginals in the other Pacific Islands. The aboriginal tribal groups in Taiwan have significantly different languages and customs.

22. Read the following text As a whole, they came to form the culturally varied indigenous pre-modern society of Taiwan. Some of these customs and traditions have been preserved to this day. That is why on this island it is possible to appreciate aboriginal, Taiwanese ( including Hakka and Min-nan ) and Mainland Chinese cultures as essentially forming the whole of this society. However, we should not forget that the Dutch and the Japanese also contributed to some aspects of Taiwanese culture, as these two ethnic groups occupied Taiwan for prolonged periods.

23. Define meanings of the following words: Resource Collision Plate Peak Altitude Feature Boast Spectacular Ecology Profusely Wonder Teem Mangrove Migrant Spoonbill Preserve Endangered

24. Read the following text: The forests in Taiwan can be considered the most important and abundant natural resource of the island. Due to the collision of the tectonic plates, there are many mountain peaks more than 3,000 meters high. Geographically, this wide range in altitude allows many varieties of plants that grow profusely throughout the island.

25. Read the following text: As the mountains and forests can be reached relatively easily from anywhere around the island, mountain climbing and forest hiking is a popular activity in Taiwan. To meet this interest, several national parks or national scenic areas have been established in different parts of the island. Today, there are 4 such mountain national parks, each featuring different types of forests, animal life, spectacular peaks, and river valleys.

26. Read the following text (cont): These mountain parks offer a wide range of viewing experiences of many natural wonders. In addition, some parks are located fairly near the ocean, and so it is possible to see many coastal areas teeming with sea animals and exotic plants.

27. Read the following text (cont): A good example of this kind of coastal beauty is the mangroves, which are found on the western coast of the island. These mangroves attract beautiful migrant birds, many of which stay for the winter, such as the spoonbill. In recent years a number of wildlife reservations have been established to help save many of these endangered species, this enabling them to flourish on the island.

28. Unit 3: Around Kenting National Park Location The most popular and famouse place Sub-tropical climate Beautiful views Kenting Forest recreation area: bird watching pavilions

29. Unit 4: Around Yushan National Park Location Majestic height Hiking in the park Flora: Yushan Asalea

30. Unit 5: Around Taroko National Park Tunnel of 9 Turns Swallo Grotto The Bridge of the Kind Mother Jhueilu Precipice

31. Unit 6: Around Yangmingshan National Park A Park for nature explorers Volcanic topography Kingdom of birds and flowers

32. Unit 7: Around Kinmen National Park Jin-Hu Township Liaoluo Bay Jhaishan Tunnel Sihwei Tunnel Guningtou Battle Museum August 23d Bombardment Museum Huchingtou War Museum Taiwan Strait

33. Unit 7: Around Kinmen National Park Read texts at pp. 106 – 109 and answer the following questions: 1. What is Kinmen? 2. What can you find in Kinmen? 3. How did it become a military base? 4. Name places of tourist attraction there. What is so special about them? 5. What cultural styles do settlements in Kinmen reflect? 6. Name some important events connected to Kinmen. 7. Have you ever been to kinmen? What attracted you most there?

34. Unit 8: Penghu Location Historical Background Temples: Matzu Temples Tongliang Banyan Tree Islands: Baisha Island, Yuanbei, Hujing

35. Unit 8: Penghu Read texts at pp.124 – 127. Answer the following questions: 1. Where is Penghu located? 2. How many islands are included in this archipelago? 3. What is a historical name of Penghu? What does it mean? 4. What attracts tourists to come to Penghu? 5. What is meant by Whale Cave? 6. Name some places of tourist attraction in Penghu. What is so special about them? 7. Have you ever been to Penghu? What attracted you most there? Why?

36. Unit 9: Fireworks Festival The Lantern Festival Background: Guan-gong God Firecrackers Yangshui

37. Unit 9: Fireworks Festival Read texts at pp. 144 – 147. Answer the following questions: 1. What firework festival is popular in Taiwan? 2. When does it take place? 3. How many people attend this event every year? 4. Why are fireworks so popular in Taiwan? What is their background? 5. Name some activities popular during those festivals. 6. What is so special about Yan-Shuei? 7. Have you ever participated in a firework festival in Yan-Shuei. What attracted you most?

38. Unit 10: An Ecotour of Tainan A place for the Black-faced Spoonbill Shuangchun coastal ecology park Mangroves

39. Unit 10: An Ecotour of Tainan Read texts at pp. 162 – 16. Answer the following questions: 1. What place became the most popular ecological viewing spot in Taiwan? Why? 2. What can you find there? 3. What attracts visitors there? 4. What is meant by mangroves? Describe them. 5. Where are they located? 6. When and where was the Shuangchun Coastal Ecology Park established? 7. Have you ever been to that park? What attracted you most there? 4

40. Unit 11: A Trip to an Aboriginal Village Aboriginal Tribes Atayal Paiwan Amis Seediq Bunun Rukai Tsou Puyumu Tau, etc.

41. Unit 11: A Trip to an Aboriginal Village Read texts at pp.177 – 183. Answer the following questions: 1. How many aboriginal tribe are known to you? 2. Describe their origins and roots and languages. 3. What is the most popular aboriginal village to visit in Taiwan? Why? 4. Whjat do you know about Bunun people? 5. What can you see in a Bunun Village? 6. Have you ever visited any aboriginal village in Taiwan? What attracted you most there? Why?

42. Unit 12: A Gourmet Trip Snacks and Places to Go Taiwanese snacks: Tempura Pot-side scraped soup Fried oysters Mouthful sausage Salty rice pudding Rice tube pudding Sliced noodles Bean curd

43. Unit 12: A Gourmet Trip Read texts at pp.198 – 203. Answer the following questions: 1. What are traditional Tainan snacks? 2. Why is a famous Tainan snack called “coffin plate”? 3. How to cook shrimp rolls? 4. Describe some famous Tainan desserts. 5. Describe some other Taiwan snacks. 6. What is your favorite snack? Why? 7. Where can you buy your favorite snack? 8. Do you know how to cook it? Describe the process.

44. Unit 13: Popular Attractions in Taiwan Locations: Alishan, Sun-Moon Lake, The National palace Museum Yangmingshan Taroko Kenting Yushan Taipei 101 Si-tou Cigu

45. Unit 13: Popular Attractions in Taiwan Read texts at pp.216 – 220. Answer the following questions: 1. What are the spots of most popular attractions in Taiwan? 2. Why do people like to visit the Ali Mountain range? 3. What attracts people in the Sun-moon lake area? 4. What is so special about the Taipei 101? 5. Why are people interested in the National Palace Museum? 6. What places attract you most in Taiwan? Describe them. 7. Why do you like to go there? 8. Describe your most bright impressions from the place.

46. Finals Compose a short guide-book to Taiwan Describe sights of tourist attraction which you would recommend to visit In Taiwan