Comm 371 Travel PPT

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For this assignment you are going to take on the role of a Communication scholar/Travel Guide and choose one country (other than the U.S.). Using your chosen country, you are to create a PPT that discusses communication characteristics, cultural faux pas, and recommended travel plans for a 7-10 day visit. Feel free to choose a country that is not a mainstream, “popular” tourist destination, and one that you have not yet traveled to. It is important that you include what’s required below and be creative, yet realistic in your planning.

The PPT must include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) A brief history/background on the country you have chosen. Understandably, many countries may have a vast history. Focus on what you perceive as the most important elements of the country’s history. Maybe discuss the origins/structure of the current government system, how old the country is, what language is spoken, the currency, etc. I’m looking for 2-3 slides of background on your country. Be sure to cite your sources on your reference slide.

(2) How your chosen country ranks on the following dimensions of cultural variability:

a. Individualism versus Collectivism

b. Masculinity Versus Femininity

c. Power Distance

d. Indulgence Versus Restraint

e. Long Term Orientation Versus Short Term Orientation

f. Uncertainty Avoidance

If you are unable to locate direct research indicating where your country aligns on these dimensions you need to do your best to provide research that supports your rationale for where you would assume your country would rank on these dimensions. Be sure to give specific examples for each of these dimensions and also be sure to cite your sources on your reference slide.

(3) Faux Pas. List societal faux pas for the country you have selected. Be specific and give examples. 10-15 Faux Pas are ideal. Be sure to cite your sources on your reference slide.

(4) A 7-10 day daily break down of activities/tours for someone interested in visiting this country (be creative, have fun, and keep in mind your target audience while planning daily activities – your peers!)

A. Flight and accommodation details (and inter-country flights if applicable).

B. Information about the country (Customs, currency, visa requirements, vaccinations, best time of the year to visit, etc.)

C. Cost. Understandably, cost will vary depending on the time of the year. Do your best to provide your classmates with a rough estimate of the cost for the trip. Include flight(s), accommodations, tours, food, and anything else that may cost money for this trip. A breakdown and total cost would be an awesome thing to include!

*Do some research online (sites like Tripadvisor, Fodors, Triptuner, to name a few, may be helpful – there are many resources available to help with planning), and talk with friends who may have already traveled to your chosen destination to help with this project. Include pictures! Most importantly, have fun with this assignment and learn something cool about a place you may actually be traveling to yourself in the near future!

Don't forget your references! It is okay if your references contain both scholarly and non-scholarly sources.

Travel Guide PPT Rubric

	10	8	6	4	2
1.History/ 2.Background/ 3.Faux Pas	All 3 are addressed in detail. Content is accurate and information is presented in a logical order.	All 3 are addressed. Content is accurate but some information is not presented in a logical order, but is still generally easy to follow.	At least 2 are addressed. Content is accurate but information is not presented in a logical order, making it difficult to follow.	At least 2 are addressed. Content is questionable and information is not presented in a logical order, making it difficult to follow.	1 or less are addressed. Content is inaccurate and information is not presented in a logical order, making it difficult to follow.
Dimensions of Cultural Variability	All dimensions required are discussed with examples given for each. Information is accurate.	All dimensions required are discussed but examples given for each are lacking depth. Information is accurate.	All dimensions required are discussed but some examples may be missing. Information is accurate.	Some dimensions are missing. Examples may be missing. Information is accurate.	Many dimensions unexplained. Examples are weak. Information is not accurate.
Tour Guide Slides	Full 7-10 day itinerary is presented, including flights, daily activities broken down, and cost for all expenses. Agenda is creative and appropriate.	Full 7-10 day itinerary is presented, including flights, daily activities broken down, and cost for all expenses. Agenda could use more creativity.	Full 7-10 day itinerary is presented, including flights and daily activities broken down,. Some expenses may be missing and agenda could use more creativity.	At least 5 days of itinerary is presented. Flights and activities may be missing. Some expenses may be missing, but an attempt is made. Creativity is lacking.	Less than 5 days are presented. Activities section is missing. Lacks effort and creativity.
Slide Transitions, Pictures, Clip Art & Background	Transitions are smooth and interesting. Transitions enhance the presentation. Images are appropriate. Layout of images is pleasing to the eye.	Smooth transitions are used on most slides. Images are appropriate. Layout is cluttered.	Smooth transitions are used on some slides. Most images are appropriate.	Very few transitions are used and/or they distract from the presentation. Images are inappropriate.	No transitions used. No Images.
Mechanics	No spelling errors. No grammar errors. Text is in authors' own words. Sources are included.	Few spelling errors. Few grammar errors. Text is in authors' own words. Sources are included.	Some spelling errors. Some grammar errors. Text is in authors' own words. Sources are included.	Some spelling errors. Some grammar errors. Most of text is in authors' own words. Sources are included.	Many spelling errors and/or text is copied. Missing sources.