ARTH 398 - Seminar in Museum Studies

FDR: HA
Credits: 4

Prerequisites: ARTH 102 or ARTH 140, or instructor’s consent; and sophomore, junior or senior standing. Additional course fee required, for which the student is responsible after Friday of the 7th week of winter term. An exploration of the history, philosophy and practical aspects of museums. Topics of discussion include governance and administration, collections, exhibitions and education. The course alternates weekly readings and class discussion with field trips to regional museums. Requires short papers and a major project. Hobbs.