ENS275 Environmental interpretation

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2015
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: Bc. Petra Burišková
Supplier department: Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
each odd Monday 15:15–18:30 P22
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
there are 22 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
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 environmental interpretation project.
Syllabus
  • 1. 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. 2. Relevant theories of communication, psychology and education. Visitor studies. 3. Interpretive planning – step-by-step and process models, interpretive plans and strategies. 4. Interpretive media – traditiona a and new media, media classification, message – media matrix. 5. Evaluation of environmental interpretation – front-end, remedial and summative evaluation methods. 6. Implementation of environmental interpretation projects – participatory and institutional framework of project development, case studies. 7. Presentation of student projects of environmental interpretation. 8. Two-day field trip.
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
Teaching methods
The course will be taught either in Czech or English depending on preferences of students. The course takes place in even weeks only in the form of 4-hours blocks. one-day excursion in December is obligatory part of the course. 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: 1 point for each, 6 points for the excursion; - evaluation of an interpretive project: 0-8 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 1-5 points.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught once in two years.
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 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019.
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