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A/HI 388: The Museum

Art History · 4 credits · Art and Art History

This course will address the history and theory of museums, while simultaneously introducing students to contemporary museum practices and various aspects of museum work. In addition to critically examining the development of the institution of the museum in the United States, the course will also consider the ways societies have collected, classified, and displayed knowledge and material culture throughout time. Through readings, discussions and sessions with museum professionals, students will gain knowledge and understanding of the nature of museums, the work that they do, and the dynamics at play, both within the institution and within their larger communities.

Offered in 4 of the 26 listed terms (Winter 2024 to Winter 2027).

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Prerequisites

None that Banner enforces.

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

Required by (17)

A/HI 401, A/HI 411, A/HI 413, A/HI 415, A/HI 430, A/HI 434, A/HI 438, A/HI 440, A/HI 445, A/HI 446, A/HI 447, A/HI 450, A/HI 451, A/HI 489, A/HI 490, A/HI 491, A/HI 497H

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Every offering in the listed terms (4 sections)