Course Name |
(中) 農林生態旅遊(3107) |
(Eng.) Agro-Eco Tourism |
Offering Dept |
International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness |
Course Type |
Elective |
Credits |
3 |
Teacher |
CHAO,KUO-JUNG ect. |
Department |
International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness/Undergraduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2025-SPRING |
Course Description |
This course will help students understand the practical elements of designing agro-ecotourism packages based on instructions, experience sharing, and practicum. During the practicum, students will be in charge of hosting international guests to understand agriculture, ecology, and culture in Taiwan and work together to develop a creative agro-ecotourism package that is attractive to international guests. The course focuses on ecotourism schedule planning, guiding material designing, agroecotourism interpretation, problem-solving, and creative thinking. |
Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
Y |
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
To understand the concepts of agro-ecotourism and to be able to design and guide an agro-ecotourism package. |
1.Basic knowledge and skills in sustainable agriculture |
4.Using English as the means for communication |
5.Service-orientated entrepreneurship |
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topic Discussion/Production |
Visit |
Practicum |
Lecturing |
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Written Presentation |
Attendance |
Oral Presentation |
Assignment |
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
Week |
Course Content |
Week 1 |
Introduction |
Week 2 |
Duty Assignment |
Week 3 |
Experience sharing (e.g., tips and recommendation)
*Dr. Chao and 112-2 cohorts (Tentative) |
Week 4 |
Practicum I: Background of Wu-feng district and its agricultural activity
*In-class activity: discussing project outline (Tentative) |
Week 5 |
Practicum II: Environmental characteristics and biodiversity of Wu-fend rice paddy |
Week 6 |
Agro-ecotourism: Concepts and case studies
*Dr. Hsieh (Tentative)
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Week 7 |
Spring Break (Holiday) |
Week 8 |
Project Proposal Design (I) |
Week 9 |
Project Proposal Design (II) |
Week 10 |
Logistic I
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Week 11 |
Logistic II |
Week 12 |
Guiding Materials Design and Preparation
*In-class exercise: mini-video v.1 |
Week 13 |
Project Implemetation (I)
*Hosting international guests |
Week 14 |
Project Implemetation (II)
*Hosting international guests |
Week 15 |
Post-project Report Development
*Finalizing mini-video |
Week 16 |
Projec Feedback
* Dr. Hsieh, Dr. Chao, and Dr. Chen |
Week 17 |
Self-learning Week
Project Implemetation (III) on Week 13 |
Week 18 |
Self-learning Week
Project Implemetation (IV) on Week 14 |
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Evaluation |
(1) Practicum: 10%; (2) Agro-ecotourism project proposal :15%; (3) Agro-ecotourism project implementation: 35%; (4) Agro-ecotourism mini video (group): 15%; (5) Post-project assessment and feedback (Individual): 15%; (6) Attendance: 10%. |
Textbook & other References |
Class materials will be provided via NCHU iLeaning. |
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
NCHU iLearning Portal (https://lms2020.nchu.edu.tw/ ) |
Office Hours |
By appointment |
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
02.Zero Hunger   11.Sustainable Cities and Communities   12.Responsible Consumption   17.Partnerships for the Goals | include experience courses:Y |
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