ENS275 Environmental interpretation

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Bohuslav Binka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. et Mgr. Michal Medek (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
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites required.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
This course is taught in English. Frequency of this course is 2 years.
The course is an introduction to the field of heritage interpretation. Students get overview of the theoretical background and interpretation management both abroad and in the Czech Republic. They will study methods of environmental interpretation and relevant concepts of psychology, communication and education. Students learn evaluation of interpretation and will be able to choose good practice in the field based on theoretical concepts. Students will design their own heritage interpretation project.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
- students have orientation in the development of heritage interpretation and heritage interpretation studies,
- students are familiar with underpinning learning and communication theories,
- students are knowledgeable of particular HI subdisciplines and aware how to further develop their knowledge and skills

Skills:
- students are able to evaluate interpretation and rigorously discern best practices,
- students are able to develop their own interpretive project.
Syllabus
  • 1. 25th September 2017: Development of heritage interpretation, schools an current topics of the field. Interpretation as a tool of both environmental education (of adults in particular) and conservation management. Relevant theories of communication, psychology and education. THE CRUCIAL INTRO LESSSON

  • The meeting on 9th October will not take place (lecturer is at annual European heritage interpretation conference).
  • 2. 23rd October 2017: Interpretive planning – step-by-step and process models, interpretive plans and strategies. Visitor studies.

  • 3. 6th November 2017: Interpretive media – traditional and new media, media classification, message – media matrix.

  • 4. 20th November 2017: Evaluation of environmental interpretation – front-end, remedial and summative evaluation methods.

  • 5. 4th December 2017: Implementation of environmental interpretation projects – participatory and institutional framework of project development, case studies.

  • 6: 18th-19th December: One-day field trip + presentation of students' projects.
Literature
    required literature
  • Brochu, L. (2003) Interpretative Planning: The 5-M Model for Successful Planning Projects. Fort Collins: National Association for Interpretation
  • Carter, J. ed (2001) A Sense of Place – An Interpretive Planning Handbook. [online] Tourism and the Environment Initiative, Inverness. Available from < http://www.scotinterpnet.org.uk> v ČR vyšlo doplněné jako Ptáček, L. et al (2004): Interpretace místní
  • HAM, Sam H. Interpretation : making a difference on purpose. Golden: Fulcrum, 2013, xxix, 290. ISBN 9781555917425. info
  • PTÁČEK, Ladislav. Jak předkládat svět. Illustrated by Lenka Žampachová. 1. vyd. Brno: Nadace Partnerství, 2012, 123 s. ISBN 9788090491854. info
  • TILDEN, Freeman. Interpreting our heritage. Edited by Russell E. Dickenson - R. Bruce Craig. 4th ed., expanded and update. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2007, x, 212. ISBN 9780807831809. info
    recommended literature
  • Beck, L., Cable, T. (2002) Interpretation for the 21st Century. Champaign IL: Sagamore Publishing
  • BLACK, Graham. The engaging museum : developing museums for visitor involvement. First published. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2005, xii, 308. ISBN 041534557X. info
  • HAM, Sam H. Environmental interpretation :a practical guide for people with big ideas and small budgets. Golden: North American Press, 1992, xxvi, 456. ISBN 1-55591-902-2. info
  • Lewis, W. (1980) Interpreting for Park Visitors. Philadelphia: Eastern Acorn Press
  • Ptáček, L. (2010) Manuál místního průvodce. Slavonice: Slavonická renesanční o.p.s. Veronica XXV. Ročník (2011), č. 4
  • Veverka, J. (1998) Interpretive Master Planning. Tustin: Acorn Naturalists
  • Weaver, S. (2007) Creating Great Visitor Experiences. A guide for museums, parks, zoos, gardens and libraries. Walnut Creek CA: Left Coast Press
  • MEDEK, Michal, Jan ČINČERA, Jana GREGOROVÁ, Kateřina POŘÍZOVÁ and Martina LISKOVÁ. Naučné stezky : zpracování a hodnocení nepřímých interpretačních programů. 1. vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2016, 156 stran. ISBN 9788021083349. URL info
  • MEDEK, Michal, Jan ČINČERA, Jana GREGOROVÁ, Kateřina POŘÍZOVÁ and Martina LISKOVÁ. Naučné stezky : zpracování a hodnocení nepřímých interpretačních programů. 1. vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2016, 156 stran. ISBN 9788021083349. URL info
Teaching methods
The course is taught in English.
The course takes place in odd weeks only in the form of 4-hours blocks. Excursion in December is obligatory part of the course and is combined with presentation of own heritage interpretation project.
The seminars require active participation of students: they work with original materials, solve tasks in smaller groups so they concentrate on the topic and keep attention throughout all the meeting.
Assessment methods
Students acquire score either for individual or teamwork. Each individual in the team acquires the same score as the team. Final assessment of students depends on their total score.

Individually acquired score:
- presence at seminars: 2 points for each, 6 points for the excursion;
- evaluation of an interpretive project: 0-5 points.

Team scoring:
- creation of a project of environmental interpretation: 0-10 points;
- presentation of the project: 0-2 points.

Optional individual activity:
- review of a book approved by the lecturer 1-8 points.

25 points are required to receive the credit.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is taught: every other week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Kurz se otevírá při 5 a více přihlášených studentech.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2019.
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