Architecture in Berlin - A Walk through History, Short Course | Freie Universität Berlin | Berlin, Germany
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Architecture in Berlin - A Walk through History

28 days
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This Architecture in Berlin - A Walk through History course at Freie Universität Berlin provides an overview of the development of public and private architecture in Berlin during the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries

Overview

About the course

Following an introduction to the urban development and architectural history of the Modern era, the Neo-Classical period will be surveyed with special reference to the works of Schinkel.

This will be followed by classes on architecture of the German Reich after 1871, which was characterized by both modern and conservative tendencies and the manifold activities during the time of the Weimar Republic in the 1920s such as Modernist avantgarde and the Housing Revolution. he architecture of the Nazi period will be examined, followed by the developments in the divided city in East and West Berlin after the Second World War.

The course concludes with a detailed review of the city’s more recent and current architectural profiles, including a critical analysis of the conflicts concerning the re-design of Berlin after the Cold War and the German reunification and contemporary planning issues.

Seven walking tours to historically significant buildings and sites are included (Unter den Linden, Gendarmenmarkt, New Housing Estates, Chancellory, Potsdamer Platz, Holocaust Memorial etc.).

The Architecture in Berlin - A Walk through History course at Freie Universität Berlin aims to offer a deeper understanding of the interdependence of Berlin’s architecture and the city’s social, economic and political structures. It considers Berlin as a model for the highways and by-ways of a European capital in modern times.

Housing

Wheelchair-accessible housing is available upon request. Please see our website for a full description of the furnished single-occupancy studio apartment and note that the registration deadline for this housing option is one month before the regular registration deadline!

About FUBiS

The Freie Universität Berlin International Summer and Winter University (FUBiS) is an intensive, academic program through which students can earn credits that may be counted towards their degrees at their home institutions. FUBiS sessions run for three to six weeks and take place both in summer and winter.

Courses

Students can choose between subject courses (mostly taught in English) and German language and culture courses. The 50+ subject courses are offered within the fields of Architecture, Art History, Politics, Law, History, Media Studies, Economics, Sustainability, Literature, Philosophy, Film, and Music. German language and culture courses are available for up to five different levels of proficiency.

Field Trips

Field trips are an integral part of all our courses. In addition, FUBiS offers excursions such as to the Berlin Reichstag building (seat of the German Parliament) and a guided tour through the underworlds of Berlin, or a day trip to Potsdam. 

Programme Structure

Topics include:

  • 19th-Century and German Empire (1871-1918) From Karl Friedrich Schinkel and Historicism to the beginnings of Modernity
  • Modern Architecture of the “Golden Twenties“ Weimar Republic I, 1918-1933
  • East – West: Stalinallee in East Berlin and the International Building Exhibition 1957 in West Berlin
  • The Reality of Housing Problems today. A Visit to Marzahn and Hellersdorf

  • 4th Study Trip: Architecture and Politics, Newgovernmental buildings and the Nazi-heritage: TheFederal Ministery of Finance.

Audience

Student Testimonials

  • "I've obtained new perspectives and insights throughout the course and it's really good for my development!"
  • "I’ve learned so much in such a short amount of time and every penny of my money felt well spent on this class."
  •  "Overall, the professor was fantastic! He was extremely knowledgeable about the subjects and created a very comfortable learning environment."
  • "The course was comprehensive, straight-forward, and incredibly well taught and the excursions presented were incredible as well. I'm so grateful to have taken this class."

Lecturers

Instructor: Dr. Gernot Weckherlin

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 28 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

5 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Students should be able to speak and read English at the upper intermediate level (B2) or higher. No prior knowledge is required but the willingness to think beyond the usual framings on migration. 

Required language skills

The language of instruction is English. Language proficiency on an advanced Intermediate level (Mittelstufe II) is a prerequisite for participation. For orientation purposes, you can assess your language skills via the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    1300 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1300 EUR for the full programme during 28 days.
  • EU/EEA

    1300 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1300 EUR for the full programme during 28 days.

Programme fee: € 300

Early registration discount: - € 50

Living costs for Berlin

836 - 1340 EUR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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