Description and background of the place of interest include


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Travel Writing

Pretend you are a travel writer. Your assignment is to compose a draft about a landscape or place that you have visited that you think others might enjoy. It can be local, national, or international. It can be a city, town, country, state, island, region, or other location. It can be anywhere that you have lived or visited. As part of your travel article, you must include a general background of the area, map, pictures, and information on some of the specific places of interest worth visiting. Below are the specific requirements for this assignment. Be descriptive, and have fun with this one!

Travel Writer Assignment Requirements Check List: Brief general description of the travel location. Include information such as the following: where the place is located, why you picked the location, ethnicity of the people, beliefs, language spoken, climate, or any important cultural, geographical, and/or historical information you think would be interesting to the reader. A map of the location (the type of map is up to you) Provide a description of at least two specific places of interest at the travel location. Places of interest can include: a landmark, place, monument, or landscape that is insightful into the area's history and/or culture. It is required that the description of the place of interest include the following:

1. Description and background of the place of interest (include information such as follows: name, man-made? Age? When built? Size? Why was it built? Who built it? Is it natural/not man made? Has it been altered by man?)

2. The symbolism, meaning, or cultural significance that is attached to the place of interest? What does it mean to people? What does it symbolize?

3. How does the place of interest impact the local community or local culture in a positive and or negative way (tourism? recreation? jobs? beauty? worship? community? environmentally?)

4. Include an image of the place of interest in your travel essay. *Remember the images must include citations/reference. Your paper should be written in American Psychological Association style with a minimum of two (not including the title and ref pages). At least one source, other than the textbook, is required to be used for this assignment. You can use travel websites, related magazines (e.g., National Geographic). American Psychological Association in-text citations for all images and written material taken from sources is required.

Cultural Interview

Pick a person to interview who has had a different cultural experience than you. Maybe the person or person's family is from a different region or country. Other forms of diversity or difference are acceptable too. You may interview someone of any age, and it is OK if he or she is a co-worker, neighbor, friend, relative, spouse, or someone else you know. However, please keep in mind the spirit of the assignment. If you are interviewing someone you know well, please work hard in the interview to gain a deeper insight and appreciation for their experience. Please take notes during the interview. You will draft an interview.

Overview: Transcribe a two-page essay about your interview experience. It should include an introduction of your interviewee, summary of the interview answers in essay format, discussion of how the interview content relates to course concepts, and a final section with some concluding thoughts about the interview experience. You will be required to use the following headings: Introduction, Summary of Interview, Culture & Geography, and Conclusion.

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