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STUDY PLANS
2025/2026

Applied Psychology

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Code Completion Credits Range Language
129YAPS Z 2 1P+1C Czech
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Department of Architecture
Synopsis:

Applied application of psychology knowledge for engineering graduates.

Requirements:

Active approach.

Syllabus of lectures:

Lecture 1. Introduction to Applied Psychology of Architecture - Basics of Typology

Lecture 2. Definition of Applied Psychology of Architecture - Pilot Study

Lecture 3. Creativity - Research on Interior Preferences and Personality of Architects / Research on Graphic Creativity

Lecture 4. Art and Architecture / Roles in Architecture - Research on Value Orientation of Architects

Lecture 5. Rules of Communication

Lecture 6. Body Language

Lecture 7. Attributes of Communication Development

Lecture 8. Pearl Structure of Communication

Lecture 9. Defense in Communication

Lecture 10. Harmony of Architectural Composition

Lecture 11. Perspective and Self-Deception in Architecture

Lecture 12. Criteria of Architectural Quality

Lecture 13. Final Summary

Syllabus of tutorials:

Seminar 1. Discussion and Typology Test

Seminar 2. Discussion and Presentation of Small-Scale Architecture

Seminar 3. Discussion on Architecture

Seminar 4. Discussion and Survey

Seminar 5. Discussion and Communication Test

Seminar 6. Body Language Training

Seminar 7. Discussion and Communication Training

Seminar 8. Discussion and Communication Training

Seminar 9. Discussion and Communication Training

Seminar 10. Discussion on Architecture

Seminar 11. Discussion on Architecture

Seminar 12. Architecture Quality Test

Seminar 13. Discussion and Farewell with Chocolates for Those Who Stayed Until the End :)

Study Objective:

To prepare students for entry into practice.

Study materials:

Applied Psychology of Architecture, book 1. The Secret World of Architects - Karel Smejkal (EAN: 9788088059158)

The Psychology of the Crowd - Gustave le Bon

Book Psychology (EAN: 9788076173569)

How to see through other people: the handbook of a former FBI expert, Joe Navarro, (EAN 9788024733500)

Body Language: A Brief Guide for Everyday Use Karel Smejkal (EAN: 9788088059226)

Note:

Applied Psychology of Architecture

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