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You and a colleague have just been hired as a food guide by an Italian virtual tour company. You were both chosen because of your knowledge of Italian food and culture. A tour group from Milan is touring other regions of the country looking for a new and exciting culinary experience. Your job is to research their region of choice using history, geography, climate and economy to explain the food culture that exists there. You will then prepare a virtual tour to share with the visitors. The tourists will fill out a tour satisfaction after their tour, so be sure to make it engaging!
Lessons
Step 1: Take me on a tour
Step 2: Plurilingual/pluricultural conventions for tour guiding
Work in small groups with students who have different first languages to help compare and contrast what you saw in […]
Step 3: Researching food culture and development
You and your partner will now research your chosen region in Italy. Pay special attention to foods, recipes, and traditions. […]
Step 4: Sharing findings in groups; deciding on what to include in tour
Share your research with other groups. Discuss each region’s similarities and differences. How does this research and food knowledge inform […]
Step 5: Preparing the video script and storyboard/storyline
Create a storyboard and a script for your virtual tour. Consider the nonverbal aspects of communication that you discussed earlier, […]
Step 6: Thank you for your feedback: Peer-review session
You and your colleague will now watch another group’s video and complete a tour satisfaction review. This will help you […]
Step 7: Culminating Task: Food cultures throughout Italy: Your culinary experience awaits!
Now your virtual tour video is ready. The group of tourists from Milan has arrived. Present your video to them […]
Food Tour Through Italy: Your Culinary Experience – Can Do Quiz
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