| Beschreibung |
This course explores well-being and eco-responsibility in a European context. Using case studies, students will analyze how cities can be improved based on the criteria of joy, sustainability, diversity, eco-responsibility, and democracy. Through interactive discussions and critical thinking, they will develop strategies for future-oriented urban development. The course combines theoretical concepts with practical examples, encouraging a reflective perspective on sustainable development in Europe. A BiP is integrated in this module, meaning that students will travel to Lyon for 5 days to work with students from our partner university.
Interdisciplinarity // The following interdisciplinary approaches and skills will be trained:
- Engineering & Sustainability: Examining sustainable infrastructure, energy-efficient technologies, and technical solutions to reduce carbon footprints while assessing environmental impacts.
- Urbanism & City Planning: Evaluating urban policies for sustainability, designing people-centered spaces, and analyzing transportation, green spaces, and housing through case studies.
- Architecture & Design Thinking: Exploring innovative, inclusive architectural concepts and their impact on joy, diversity, and democracy in urban life.
- Culture & Language: Examining how linguistic and cultural diversity shape urban communities, developing intercultural communication skills, and understanding language’s role in policy-making and civic engagement.
Learning Objectives
- Understand Urban Well-Being & Sustainability – Explain how cities affect people’s lives and the environment and identify ways to improve them.
- Think Across Disciplines – Combine insights from engineering, city planning, architecture, culture, and language to create better urban solutions.
- Improve Cities Sustainably – Use real-world examples to suggest greener, more inclusive, and enjoyable urban spaces.
- Appreciate Cultural & Language Diversity – Understand how different languages and cultures shape communities and enhance communication in diverse settings.
- Develop Research & Communication Skills – Work in teams, analyze city challenges, and present ideas effectively.
Didactic Setting // This course uses interactive and practice-oriented methods to achieve its learning goals:
- Case Study Analysis – Students examine real-world urban examples to connect theory with practice in sustainability, diversity, and governance.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Working in diverse teams, students integrate perspectives from engineering, urbanism, architecture, culture, and language.
- Project-Based Learning – Students design city improvement plans, applying sustainability and well-being concepts.
- Discussions & Debates – Structured debates enhance critical thinking and communication on urban development strategies.
- Experiential Learning – Students engage with local urban environments through observations, surveys, or interviews.
- Reflective Learning – Self-assessment, peer feedback, and presentations encourage critical analysis and skill development.
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| Leistungsnachweis |
At the end of the course, students will present their findings in a poster presentation. Bachelor’s and Master’s students will have similar requirements but will be graded on different scales, with Master's students expected to demonstrate deeper analysis and a more comprehensive understanding of the material.
The course consists of two parts:
- the "Academic Bauhaus.Module" (3 ECTS) with weekly meetings
- the field trip (3 ECTS) to Lyon to work with students from our partner university
In order to earn 6 ECTS, all participants are expected to complete both parts. |
