Introduction To Museum Studies

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From cabinets of curiosities to historical monuments and sites of memory, this course surveys museum history from a global perspective to examine how the museum ‘s function has changed over time. Through case studies and interactive hands -on activities students will gain a well - round ed understanding of the museum world. Students will engage in course readings about museum history, theory and methods, students will contextualize the philosophical trends that have impacted organizational structures, outreach, collection strategies, and the museum’s role and relationship to its public.