Course: Presentation of project in English 2

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Course title Presentation of project in English 2
Course code KNK/PPA2
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Okamura Osamu, Ing. arch. MgA.
Course content
Continuous oral presentation of term works, simultaneously with a brief overview of the history of architecture (Greek and Roman architecture; Romanic style; Gothic style; Renaissance style; Baroque style), the relation between architecture and climate (exotic architecture) and comprehension of selected texts (the contemporary architecture).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming)
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 28 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The objective is the ability to find technical information, comprehension of technical text, verbal and written communication in the field and the presentation of own work. The subject is predominantly led in English and places great emphasis on technical terminology in connection with the occupation of an architect in the form of thematic and vocabulary exercises. Students are divided into two groups according to to the level of their knowledge of general English.
The student will present his/her own project in English and attend the presentations of other students in the group. Also, the students will study professional texts in English consisting of an overview of historic architectural styles.
Prerequisites
Unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam

The basic knowledge of English, attendance, oral presentation of a term work, which was submitted at the end of the subject Project Presentation in English 1.
Recommended literature
  • Dostupné knihy o dějinách architektury v angličtině.
  • Stavební slovník.
  • Hocker, Ch. Architecture - A Concise History.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Architecture Study plan (Version): Architecture (1) Category: Architecture 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer