Description
Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour; museum field trips. General introduction to study of museums in their social and historical contexts. Examination of debates about museum’s role in society through case studies and analysis of exhibitions in range of museums including art, history, and ethnographic museums. P/NP or letter grading.
Instructional Format
Primary Format
Lecture
Secondary Format
Discussion
Additional Format
Field trip
University and College/School Requirements
This course satisfies the following requirements:
General Education — Social Analysis (Society & Culture)
General Education — Literacy & Cultural Analysis (Arts & Humanities)