HIST 264 - Introduction to Museum Studies

Credit Hours: 4
Frequency of Offering: Offered in alternate years, usually in the fall semester

This course considers museums-their history, social context, and their challenges-in the 21st century. The format is seminar-style, based on case studies, field trips, readings, and a class project. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the course examines the roles that a broad range of museum types play in society: the diversity of collections, exhibitions, and interpretation techniques; management and marketing challenges; visitor behavior and learning; virtual museums; and museum ethics, law, and controversies.

Course Satisfies: Core Curriculum requirement in Arts.