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2016-2017 Academic Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ARH 195-01 - Introductory Special Topic: An Introduction to Museum Studies

4 credits (Fall)
Cross-listed as: HUM 195-01 . An introduction to the history of museums and to museum operations, funding, exhibitions, collections, and ethics. The course will also consider the philosophical and intellectual issues raised by the contemporary museum. While art museums will be the primary focus, material pertinent to history, ethnographic, science and other types of museums will also be included.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing and participation in an intensive 5 day, 1/2 credit course prior to first day of classes.
Instructor: Wright