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by by Harinder Khalsa, Romance Languages, University of Oregon Created by the Center for Applied Second Language Studies, University of Oregon VACANZE ROMANE- ROMAN HOLIDAYS PARTE 1 Quartieri di Roma A) Go to the site https://it.airbnb.com/locations/rome/neighborhoods, choose a neighborhood that seems interesting to you, read all the information that you find about the neighborhood, and complete the table using your own words. Name of the neighborhood Where is it? Historical background Types of houses/Architecture General characteristics/Atmosphere People Meeting places (parks, bar, restaurants, plazas, etc.) Shops, market places Monuments/Tourist attractions Daytime activities Nightlife Transportation (connections) Why did you choose this neighborhood? (at least 100 words) Additional Websites: https://it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartieri_di_Roma https://www.tripadvisor.it/NeighborhoodList-g187791-Rome_Lazio.html http://www.turismoroma.it/about-rome/orientarsi-quartieri B) Work in groups of 3-4 students and present the neighborhood you chose to the group. The rest of the group members listen and take notes, ask questions at the end of the presentation if needed. C) After everyone presents, decide as a group which neighborhood is worth exploring and finding an Airbnb to stay. When you decide, present it to the whole class. D) At the end of each groups presentation, discuss together: a. What are some of the common characteristics of these neighborhoods, what differences do you notice? b. Compare them to the neighborhoods in your own cities. Do you see some similarities and differences? c. What types of neighboods do you prefer in general? Why?
