FSS:ENS285 Architecture and Town - Course Information

ENS285 Architecture and Town

Extent and Intensity

2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Jan Dostalík, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

doc. Mgr. Bohuslav Binka, Ph.D.
Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Ing. Veronika Išová
Supplier department: Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies

Timetable

Wed 9:45–11:15 U33

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Security & Strategic Studies (programme FSS, B-HE)
• Environmental Studies (programme FSS, B-GK)
• Environmental Studies (programme FSS, B-HE)
• Environmental Studies (programme FSS, B-HS)
• Environmental Studies (programme FSS, B-KS)
• Environmental Studies (programme FSS, B-MS)
• Environmental Studies (programme FSS, B-PL)
• Environmental Studies (programme FSS, B-PS)
• Environmental Studies (programme FSS, B-SO)
• Environmental Studies (programme FSS, B-SP)
• European Studies (programme FSS, B-HE)
• Gender Studies (programme FSS, B-HE)
• Media Studies and Journalism (programme FSS, B-HE)
• International Relations (programme FSS, B-HE)
• Political Science (programme FSS, B-HE)
• Psychology (programme FSS, B-HE)
• Social Anthropology (programme FSS, B-HE)
• Social Policy and Social Work (programme FSS, B-HE)
• Social Work (programme FSS, B-HE)
• Sociology (programme FSS, B-HE)
• Public Policy and Human Resources (programme FSS, B-HE)

Course objectives

At the end of this course the student will be able to understand the evolution of architecture and urban design, will be able to explain the concepts and principles of mainly European architecture of the 20th century. Based on the acquired knowledge will be able to realize the environmental context of architecture and urbanism and will be able to perceive the structures that shape the everyday human environment (example of the city of Brno). Students will also learn to combine knowledge from other disciplines and develop the ability to work with contexts.

Syllabus

• Introduction to the theory of architecture
• Man, architecture, urban environment
• History of architecture and cities in the 19th century
• History of architecture and cities in the 20th and 21st century
• Contemporary architecture and cities
• Environmental context of architecture and cities
• Eco-friendly architectures
• Eco-friendly approaches in urban planning
• Field trip (Brno)

Teaching methods

Teaching methods are: lectures, student presentations and discussions, individual work with study materials and field excursion with commentary.

Assessment methods

For successful completion of the course is required at least 60% class participation, oral presentation of selected topic and passing an oral exam.

Language of instruction

Czech

Follow-Up Courses

• HEN648 Town and Landscape

Further Comments

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.

Listed among pre-requisites of other courses

• ENSb1285 Architecture and Town
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