AMST 833 - The Work of Museums

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Trinity College

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These days the business of museums is as closely analyzed as magazines, movies, and similar products, but the work of museums remains a mystery. To understand the choices involved in creating exhibitions, it is helpful to know how the museum functions from mechanics to ethics. This course will take students beyond the stanchions to explore issues and challenges involved in managing the museum. Along with methodological and theoretical readings, students will visit a range of Hartford-based museums and cultural centers to establish background in the structure that supports a museum. Presentations by professional staff from local institutions will provide a unique perspective on the joys, frustrations, responsibilities, and the necessary qualifications for work in museums. Course not open to undergraduates. American Studies 825 is recommended and interested students should contact the Graduate Studies Office for more information. 1.00 units, Seminar

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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