Course detail

Theoretical Seminar of Visiting Teacher

FA-SHP-TEAcad. year: 2025/2026

The seminar is led by a visiting teacher on the current topic of the architecture and urbanism theory. This is a compulsory elective course included in the continuing master's degree program in Architecture and Urbanism in the group of theoretical subjects. The specific topic and content of the seminar is announced to students before registration in compulsory elective courses.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing.arch. MArch Jan Kristek, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Urban Design (UU)

Entry knowledge

Not applicable.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The submitted seminar work is evaluated. 


Participation in all full-time teaching blocks announced at the beginning of the semester is obligatory. In the case of an apology for serious reasons, replacement is possible and, with the consent of the teacher, the absence or replacement by distance is permissible.
The elaboration of the seminar work is obligatory. 

Aims

The aim of the course is to gain insight into the current topic in the field of architecture and urbanism theory in an international context. The current topic is elaborated by creative and / or research methods. The seminar is led by a visiting teacher. 


  • The student is acquainted with the creative approach to research in the field of architecture and urbanism.
  • The student will master the appropriate tools and techniques to analyze the current topic.
  • The student is able to articulate the acquired knowledge clearly.
  • The student is able to clearly present the acquired knowledge (verbally, in writing or graphically).
  • The student is able to work appropriately with sources and literature and cite them correctly.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KUHN, Thomas S. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. University of Chicago Press, 1996. ISBN: 978-0226458083. (EN)
OOSTERMAN, Arjen, ed. Volume #48: The Research Turn. Archis, 2016. ISBN: ‎ 978-9077966488. (EN)
Research by Design: EAAE 2015. European Association for Architectural Educarion, 2015. (EN)

Recommended reading

CAREY Stephen S. A Beginner's Guide to Scientific Method. Cengage Learning, 2011. ISBN: 978-1133173021. (EN)
GROAT, Linda N. and WANG, David. Architectural Research Methods. John Wiley & Sons, 2013. ISBN: 978-0470908556. (EN)
LUCAS, Ray. Research methods for architecture. London: Laurence King Publishing, 2016. ISBN 978-1-78067-753-8. (EN)
SPUYBROEK, Lars, DUSSEAULT, Ruth and ZAITSEV, Arseni. Research & design: the architecture of variation. London: Thames & Hudson, 2009. ISBN 978-0-500-34257-2. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B_A+U Bachelor's 4 year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme N_A+U Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization --- (do 2022) , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization --- (do 2022) , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Seminar

12 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing.arch. MArch Jan Kristek, Ph.D.