HST 240 - A Semester at the Museum: History and Heritage Institutions from 1850 to the Present

This course provides an historical perspective on museums from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. It is designed to promote reflections about the nature of these institutions by asking questions about how museums are defined, their messages, their relevance today, and the role of digital and data humanities in contemporary museums. The course will also examine museums in Latin America and the United States to provide a cultural understanding of the contexts in which these institutions have thrived.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: ENG 120 or Honors Status
Offered in Fall & Spring
Core Course
DCCG: Global Perspectives