AHI 281 CURRENT ISSUES MUSEUM STUDIES

Critical reading of current debates and issues regarding museums. Analysis of case studies of controversial museums/exhibitions, including topics on censorship, pornography, creationism, racism, nationalism, corporate sponsorship, repatriation of cultural property, ethics of deaccessioning, and critiques of museum practices by contemporary artists.

Credits

Notes

Students may not receive credit for this course and AHI 263.

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as ANT 281.

Registration Restrictions

Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 35 students.