PROGRAMS IN MUSEUMS AND SOCIETY
Please refer to the departmental listings for complete information regarding these courses.

389.361 (H)

INTRODUCTION TO MATERIAL CULTURE: PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, AND FAMILY IN EARLY AMERICA (3) Arthur   Limit 10 Students work with Homewood curator to explore early American life.  Directed primary research, object study culminates in student curated exhibition opening in January.  Optional intersession installation earns M&S practicum credit. Course canceled 3/08

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W 1-4

389.202 (H,S)

INTRODUCTION TO THE MUSEUM: ISSUES AND IDEAS (3) Rodini  Limit 25 Permission of Instructor Req. This course considers the practical, political, and ethical challenges facing museums today, including the impact of technology and globalization, economic pressures, and debates over the ownership and interpretation of culture.
Cross-listed with History of Art

Sec. 01

TTh 1:30-2:45

389.342 (H)

UNDERSTANDING THE MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES OF ART OBJECTS (3) Balachandran Limit 10  This course investigates materials and manufacturing techniques used to produce art and archaeological objects by visiting local museum conservation laboratories and artists, and closely examining objects. M&S practicum course. Permission of Instructor Required.
Cross-listed with History of Art, Near Eastern Studies, and Classics Course canceled 5/12/08

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M 2-5

389.361 (H)

INTRODUCTION TO MATERIAL CULTURE: PERSONAL HYGIENE IN EARLY AMERICA (3) Arthur   Limit 10 Students explore early American life relating to the region and the Carroll family of Homewood House.  Primary research, object study culminates in student-curated thematic exhibition.  Earns M&S practicum credit. Cross-listed with History

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W 1:30-4

389.370 (H)

CAMERA ARTS: PHOTOGRAPHING EVERGREEN MUSEUM AND LIBRARY (3) Berger   Limit 10 Curator and photography instructor lead students in a photographic exploration of the Evergreen collection. Fine art approach to digital photography and printing. Final project exhibition at Evergreen. Digital SLRS provided. M&S practicum course. M&S practicum course
Cross-listed with Art

Sec. 01

M 2-5

100.372 (H,S)

THE VICTORIANS (3) Walkowitz
Limit 20
Cross-listed with History and Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality

Sec. 01

W 1:30-4

140.215 (H,S)

MONUMENTS AND MEMORY (3) Leslie Limit 60
Cross-listed with History of Science and Technology    

Sec. 01

MWF 12-12:50

140.359 (H,S)

MUSEUMS AND GLOBALIZATION (3) Kargon   Limit 15
Cross-listed with History of Science and Technology

Sec. 01

W 3-5:30

389.501 (H,S)

INDEPENDENT STUDY Independent study allows students to develop and carry out their own research project in a related field. Projects must be approved and overseen by a supervising faculty member and approved by the program’s associate director. Students should also consult the university’s Independent Work policy.