The significance of the special course "The Necklace of Russian Cities" as a holistic excursion direction in the educational process of higher education

Abstract

The problem and the goal. Thematic excursions of various directions in modern education are an important communicative and cognitive area that makes the learning process fresh, emotionally receptive and has been acquiring special significance against the background of the general worldwide computer visualization. The purpose of the article is to analyze and reveal the significance of the special course "The Necklace of Russian Cities", as a whole area of educational activity, representing a cycle of educational excursions in order to offer it for implementation in higher education. Research methods. The following methods are used in the work: the historical and artistic method, which is directly focused on the historical study of architecture; a typological method that makes it possible to operate with a sufficient number of monuments in their cultural ties. A historical and cultural method aimed at determining the significance of Russian architecture of the 12th-20th centuries as a national artistic phenomenon in the history of art. Research results. A structural analysis of the special course "The Necklace of Russian Cities" has been carried out. It also includes an analysis of specific features (visibility, informativeness, scientific content, aesthetic orientation), which are especially distinct in art disciplines. The thematic aspects of the special course, which are significant in informative and educational terms, have been identified and outlined, in particular, the emphasis on the originality of Russian architecture in its cultural and historical ties, which is a phenomenon of a special kind. Conclusion. The introduction of the special course "The Necklace of Russian Cities" into the educational field will reveal the prospects for modern education on the path of interdisciplinary sciences, such as history, philosophy, and architecture. Here we can talk about the keen interest of students in visual forms of study that are truly communicative, related to the world outlook, especially in terms of sometimes forgotten global human values. Keywords: excursion, architecture, style, educational process, education, history, student