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ARH 232: Exhibiting Culture In Museums
3 credits
Students will be introduced to museums as spaces for exhibiting culture through objects. Students explore visual representations of culture, examining ethics and protocols of curating exhibits from multiple perspectives, including descendent communities, visitors, and practitioners. Students also study issues of exhibition design and the transformation of objects into display items.
Learning Goals
Students will:Examine the issues (ethical, political, and professional) involved in the collection, study, and display of culture and cultural objects in museums. Critically evaluate the content and interpretive strategies of museum exhibitions, programs, websites, and/or other educational programs. Practice oral communication skills to succinctly and effectively convey information to a broad audience. Develop research skills relevant to exhibiting culture in museums.
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specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start
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here.
Sections Offered: Fall 2024 |
| Exhibiting Culture In Museums |
| 0111-232-001 |
A. Konstantatos |
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Tue/Thu |
10:50 am - 12:05 pm |
GC - ALH 220 |
3 |
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