1.2 A short overview of travel writing
Completion requirements
Opened: Thursday, 23 February 2017, 3:00 PM
This overview introduces the topic. There is a pre-reading thinking task and a final task for the discussion forum. You can work at your own pace.
Introduction and Pre-Reading Task
This overview will introduce you to the roots of travel writing and present a brief outline of how the travel and tourism industry came about.
Before you start reading, consider these questions :
- How much would you say you know about travel writing and the tourist industry ?
- Do you ever read articles or consult guides before you travel for pleasure ?
- Have you ever been inspired by an article to visit someplace ?
When you've finished, return to the lesson and read the overview.