Blog post #3 Geotourism pg.109 - 114

These days, many people take attention to the concept of geotourism. This is because it can benefit both local residents and travelers. For local residents, it allows them to have more job opportunities and experience local economic growth. For travelers, it enables them to experience more local culture and heritage. In Korea, there is a famous travel destination which is called Busan. Even though this place is already famous for tourism, I think it needs to start geotourism to protect its nature and local economy.

A beach in Busan, called Haeundae, is well-known to many travelers. Therefore, every summer, a large number of beach-loving travelers come to visit Haeundae and enjoy sunshine and nature. However, after this summer holiday season, there is always tons of trash remained. To protect this beautiful beach from pollution, Busan have to take first step for geotourism. Jonathan Tourtellot, a pioneer of geotourism, said that Coasts are important for biodiversity because much of marine life has its nurseries in coastline area and coasts are extremely vulnerable. If Busan starts geotourism, it will bring positive effects not only to us but to future generation

Second reason why Busan have to try geotourism is that there are too many big franchise resorts such as Hanhwa resort, Lotte hotel and Western Chosun hotel which means that money made from tourism doesn’t go to local economy. Therefore, Busan have to support local accommodation through geotourism. For example, if there is local accommodation which allow travelers to experience local living style and local food, travelers will be able to get more than the money they paid. As a result, it will be beneficial not only to local residents but also to travelers.

It might take long time to launch geotourism. However, it brings Busan many benefits in the long term and local residents can also prepare for their younger generation by keeping its nature clean and helping its economy to grow. Therefore, it is necessary for Busan to start geotourism.

Blog post #2 Summary [Gender in the wild : Three studies reveal new findings] - pg 12 ~ 14

Summary

In this reading, it talks about how gender influences family relationships and social structures in the wild through three studies that were conducted in three different African national parks. In the first study, it says that female elephants were considered more social than males in the past but recent study proved that strong bonds are also existed among male elephants. Caitlin O’Connell-Rodwell who is a behavioral psychologist in Stanford University argued that male elephants have strict social hierarchy. Therefore, older elephants usually teach and discipline young males. This system is very helpful when there is drought. In the second study, it mentions about gender behavior of geladas which are reddish-brown colored primates. Chadden Hunter, Australian wildlife biologist, asserted that even though female geladas are smaller and less-distinctive looking than males, they play important role in their families. In typical gelada family, females make significant decision such as what to eat, where to sleep and when to move. On the contrary, males just support females and try to protect young geladas. In addition when other males try to get into their families, they chase them away. Lastly, in the third study, it talks about how female and male chimps play differently. According to a primatologist at Harvard University, Richard Wrangham, female chimps usually play using sticks and copy what their mother do but male chimps usually enjoy active play such as climbing, jumping and chasing each other.

 

Opinion

 

It was very interesting fact to me that in the animal world, females often play significant role, because I used to think that males are usually more powerful and play more significant role in herd than females. In addition, I was quite surprised that the way young chimps play is much like what human beings do in their childhood. Furthermore, through this reading passage, I feel that there are strict rules and order in the wild much like our society.

 

Introduction

Hi! everyone in intermediate reading and writing class!

You guys might not be familiar with me because I enrolled in this class after the first day of this class so I couldn't attend. My name is Yewon Kim and 22 years old. My major is economics and I am double majoring in international trade. You guys might be curious about name of my blog. As some of you guys know, 'Andante' is music notation  which shows musical tempo and it means that the music should be played fairly slowly. The reason that I choose it as name of my blog is that even though it takes time, I want to complete my work and things that are given to me without mistakes. Actually, 'Andante' is also my motto. I usually make mistake when I do my work fast so instead of doing fast, I try to do it without mistakes although it takes more time.

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