ANTHR 3490

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ANTHR 3490
Museum Studies: Histories, Problems, and Practices

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Museums are places where academic research meets the public. Though they remain among the most trusted types of institutions, they have increasingly come under critical scrutiny. Questions around museums' perceived neutrality, the ethics of collecting, displaying, and interpreting cultural heritage, and whether they are welcoming to all audiences have made headlines and led to new developing practices. This class offers an introduction to the field of museum studies, pairing interactive lectures on museum history and theory with site visits to local and campus museums where students will learn from a variety of professionals about practical challenges.


Enrollment Priority Primarily for: juniors, seniors.

Distribution Requirements (ALC-AS, HST-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ANTHR 6490, ARKEO 3490, ARKEO 6490

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 14797 ANTHR 3490   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Rittershaus, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14798 ANTHR 3490   DIS 201

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    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Rittershaus, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14799 ANTHR 3490   DIS 202

  •  
    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Rittershaus, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 14800 ANTHR 3490   DIS 203

  •  
    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Rittershaus, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18281 ANTHR 3490   DIS 204

  •  
    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Rittershaus, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person