PPSR_LEBT Let´s Explore Brno Together!

Pan-university studies
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Kateřina Chudová (lecturer)
Mgr. Linda Krahula Doleží, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Daniela Svobodová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Kateřina Chudová
Language Centre Unit for Pan-university Studies and Life-long Learning – Language Centre
Contact Person: Ing. Daniela Svobodová
Supplier department: Language Centre Unit for Pan-university Studies and Life-long Learning – Language Centre
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The Let´s explore Brno together! course is a continuation of the successful course supported by the PPSŘ, namely Let´s explore the Czech Republic together! Courses conducted in English are based on the principles of experiential pedagogy and andragogy and target foreigners living in the Czech Republic. The programme is designed to be interactive, introducing participants to Brno through literature, music, art, film, etc. Although the basic topics related to our society and the city of Brno are usually included in regular language courses, the concept of the courses does not usually allow for more space to be devoted to these topics. The experiential form, which forms the backbone of the course, allows, thanks to its character, to go beyond the merely informative framework in presenting our culture and society, and thanks to the experience it allows participants to better understand certain specifics of Czech society. In this way, participants will be able to gain a more comprehensive picture of the city in which they live, study or work, which forms the basis for easier and more natural integration into life in Czech society. The emphasis is on autonomous learning. Gamification elements are included to diversify the activities. The target group includes foreign students and foreign MU employees.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student will:
- be able to orient herself/himself in Brno;
- be able to use the knowledge gained in the course in practical and everyday life;
- be able to find his/her way around the academic environment, especially at Masaryk University;
- be familiar with the cultural and sporting highlights;
- be able to better understand the life and rhythm of Czech society;
- feel more comfortable in his new place of work or study;
- be able to integrate more easily into Czech society.
Syllabus
  • Week 1: Welcome to Brno
  • Week 2: University
  • Week 3: Sights
  • Week 4: Transport
  • Week 5: Brno Legends
  • Week 6: Music
  • Week 7: Literature
  • Week 8: Architecture
  • Week 9: Sports
  • Week 10: Food and Drinks
  • Week 11: Nature
  • Week 12: Science
  • Week 13: Culture
  • Week 14: Brno TRIVIA
Teaching methods
autonomous learning, field trips
Assessment methods
- ROPOTS (minimum 70%)
Language of instruction
English
The course is also listed under the following terms spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2024, recent)
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