Location
- Czech Republic
- Brno
Term
Summer
Subject Areas
Archaeology
Architecture
Ecology
Economics
Engineering
Environmental Studies
Geography
Global Studies
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Marketing
Media Relations
Political Science
Public Relations
Social Sciences
Sociology
Sustainable Development
+7
Financial Support
General grants/scholarships
Health & Safety
Nov 20, 2023
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About Program
In a world grappling with the challenges of climate and various other crises, cities play a critical role in understanding these issues and their impact on society's dependence on the natural environment.
Current crisis management strategies heavily emphasize green technology and technocratic solutions. However, it's becoming increasingly evident that we need a more inclusive, empowering, and strategic approach to address the challenges in order to become resistant against them.
The objective of this course is to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and practical experience necessary to analyze, acknowledge, and effectively respond to climate, ecological, housing and other crises while recognizing the interconnectedness of social, environmental, and economic aspects.
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Diversity & Inclusion
BIPOC Support
The Czech Republic is historically a homogeneous society, however over the last few decades Brno has grown internationally, causing the population to become more diverse. Masaryk University emphasizes the importance of providing education opportunities for students of all backgrounds and providing the capabilities to make this possible. Students can reach out to the Welcome Office at the Centre for International Cooperation is available to discuss any concerns students may have prior to arrival, or during their time in Brno to provide a successful study abroad experience.
LGBTQIA+ Support
Masaryk University provides a safe space for all students regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Brno and the Czech Republic are considered friendly to the LGBTQIA+ community, more about this can be read at the Brno Expat Centre website linked below. The Welcome Office at the Centre for International Cooperation is available to discuss any concerns students may have prior to arrival, or during their time in Brno to provide a successful study abroad experience.
Neurodivergent Support
The Teiresias Centre at Masaryk University provides neurodivergent support. Its team fosters an inclusive environment for all and provides a welcoming, student-centered approach. Students should reach out to the Centre for International Cooperation and the Teiresias Centre prior to application to discuss what paperwork may be required to provide modification to their studies such as extra time on tests, quiet places for study, etc.
Accessibility Support
The Teiresias Centre at Masaryk University provides support for students and teachers who require accessibility support. The centre supports students in the areas of learning differences, physical support such as wheelchair accessibility, visual impairments, psychological concerns, deafness and hearing loss, and chronic diseases.
Impact
Sustainability
Masaryk University is resolved to use its role as a university to not only educate both its students and staff, but also the community in the field of sustainable development and social responsibility. Sustainability in action is included into the strategy of the University, and is implemented via the MU Sustainable Development Council.
Ethical Impact
Both Brno and Masaryk University strive to balance the Czech and international communities, providing space for integration, interaction, and inclusion. Study abroad students are encouraged to be active members of the community by both sharing their experiences, and listening to the experiences of locals to create a more global environment. Through the international student organization, students are provided with numerous such opportunities to ensure study abroad continues to be a positive impact on the community.
Program Highlights
- Equip yourself with knowledge and techniques that will navigate through the world of multi-level governance, participatory urban planning, vulnerability and resilience in the times of climate and other crises. Engage the public in tomorrow’s cities. Engag
- Group presentations will be arranged in the final week and the individual final project are included 3 weeks after the end of the programme.
- Classes take place Monday-Thursday typically from 9:30-12:30 and contain lectures and other learning activities such as workshops, debates and group works. The site visits and learning outside the classroom takes place usually in the afternoons and on Fri
- This programme offers students experience with a critical interdisciplinary approach to the current city, which includes a combination of understanding theories, learning and designing innovative methods, as well as field activities not only in Brno, but
- Brno is a compact city priding itself with one of the highest quality of life in the Czech Republic, a country with one of the highest ranking in safety in the world. And yet it is a great site for studying key structural changes which impact cities today
