2025-2026 University Catalog
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HIST 120 - Introduction to Museum Studies
Introduces students to the rich interdisciplinary array of historical, theoretical, and practical topics that comprise this fast-growing field. Major themes include the history of museums from cabinets of curiosity to the Museum of Modern Art; critical display analysis; post-colonial critiques of museums; restitution and repatriation; and the practical aspects of museum management, education, and curating.
Credits: 1.0
Crosslisted: MUSE 120
Corequisite: None
Prerequisites: None
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: No Junior, Senior
Area of Inquiry: Social Relations,Inst.& Agents
Liberal Arts Practices: Confronting Collective Challenges
Core Component: None
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