Workbook for Hospitality and Tourism Students in Korea: For Korean College students and tourism professionals interested in Korea

By Tory S. Thorkelson

Based on over 5 years in the Tourism industry and 8 years teaching Tourism English courses at a private University in Seoul, this book brings together strategies, content knowledge and activities that have helped both Korean and Non Korean students become experts on Korea and what it has to offer the prospective visitor. Whether you are a tourism information officer, tour guide or travel agent, this guide will help you become better informed about  everything Korea and what the Korean Tourism Organization has to offer. See Preface for more details. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tory Thorkelson
• Release date: Feb 19, 2018
• ISBN: 9788827574317

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Tory Thorkelson

Workbook for Hospitality and Tourism Students in Korea

For Korean College students and tourism professionals interested in Korea

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Table of contents

Part 1: Becoming a Travel Expert

Part 2: Activities and Assignments

Part 3: My Vocabulary and Sample Answers

Part 4: Travel Resources

Preface and Author Information

Part 1: Becoming a Travel Expert

University Information Hunt

Directions: In groups of 2 or 3, you will answer the following questions about YOUR University. Some answers are probably online, but other questions will require you to search around the campus. Good Luck!

Time: 1 Hour (Sixty Minutes).

Questions:

1) Who is the non-Korean teacher who has been here the longest?

________________________________________________.

2) Who is the Chairperson of your department/program?

_______________________________________________.

3) What are the names of the department’s assistant(s)?

________________________________________________.

4) Which is the oldest building at this university?

____________________________________.

5) How many students are at your university?

________________________________.

6) How many floors does the tallest building have?

_____________________________.

7) What’s the oldest department at this university? (Major)

__________________________________________.

8) What is the name of the English language magazine (if there is one)?

_______________________________________.

9) How many bank machines (ATM’s) on campus?

________________________________.

10) Where are the Faculty cafeterias located?

__________________________________.

11) Which subway lines/bus routes are near your university?

__________________________________.

12) How many buildings are on this campus?

____________________________.

13) Why was the campus built here?

14) Where are the other campuses (if any)?

____________________________________________.

15) What languages can you study at this university?

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

16) How many colleges and postgraduate schools are there?

________________________________________________________________

17) How many non-Korean teachers are there and what are their office numbers?

_____________________________________________________________________

18) How many international students are there on your campus?

_________________________________________________________

Now, compare answers with another pair/team. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Bonus Items:

For each item found and brought back, an extra point will be added to your team’s score.

- A menu from a restaurant near your University.

- A schedule of Foreign Language classes at the university institute.

- A copy of the university English, Chinese or other magazine/newspaper.

- Information from a Gym/Health Club near the university.

- A business card with English on it.

- Something from an international club/international organization on campus.

Questions about Korea:

Find answers to the following questions:

What is the size of the Korean Peninsula?

What percentage of Korea is covered in mountains?

How many cities and counties are in Korea?

What is the population of Korea?

What are the seasons in Korea?

What are the religions in Korea?

What language(s) is Korean related to?

What happened during the Joseon dynasty in Korea?

What are the differences between Korean traditional music and that of Japan and China?

What customs define the character of Korean culture?

Why are chopsticks so different in various Asian countries?

Now, compare answers with a partner or partners. How do they agree/disagree?

Codes of Conduct for Tourism and Tourists:

i) Tourism and Tourism Operators:

a)Read the KTO Charter for Customer First Service(1999/5, Korean National Tourism Organization):