HIST 691: Museum Studies

HIST 691-001: Museum Studies
(Spring 2019)

07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T

East Building 122

Section Information for Spring 2019

The course combines reading, viewing, writing, and hands-on practice. Students will learn practical digital and research skills. Each student will create a 10-minute scholarly digital story based on their research with the goal of translating and communicating academic work in new ways. Students will have an opportunity to examine issues through the content, context, and lens appropriate for their discipline and learning goals.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

General introduction to museums of history and museum studies in the United States, intended for interested citizen as well as for assistance to students in course and career choices. Explores development, present state, and future possibilities of U.S. Museums, with some reference to international developments. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: 6 hours of U.S. HIST or permission of department.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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