Open Educational Resources
Document Type
Syllabus
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
This course is an applied introduction to museum anthropology, which includes work anthropologists do within and research about museums. The course includes an overview of past and present museological practices to learn to think critically about how cultures and histories are displayed for the public. Field experiences will include group and independent visits to museum exhibitions, meeting with museum professionals, exploring exhibition topics, and cultural mapping of space. Students will complete an object-based project.
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CUNY OER Funding
CUNY OER Initiative
