ANTH 159A: Museums and Public MemoryInstructor: Ellen Schattschneider Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course explores the social and political organization of public memory, with particular attention to ethnographic and historical museums, memorials and “sites of conscience.” Who has the right to determine the content and form of such institutions and how are “communities” to be productively involved in their inception and design? Theoretical readings on remembrance, collection and display are complemented by field trips to museums and memorial sites. We also consider the potential of new media technologies for museum and memorials. Due to social distancing requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that this will be an online class, we will not be able to take field trips together to area indoor museums and memorials. Students who are able to travel safely may wish to visit outdoor sites of remembrance in the Boston area or wherever they are currently residing. Course requirements can be met entirely through examining and reflecting upon web-based museums and memorial sites. Museum professionals will be visiting through Zoom for class discussions from time to time (details to be announced). Students are encouraged to explore virtual or outdoor museum and memorial sites, and to consider final projects on these sites. Please keep current with various online museum and events listings on the class LATTE site. Session: Session I Day: M, T, Th Time: 8:30am - 11:00am Credit Hours: 4 Credits Course Format: 2179 Brandeis Graduation Requirement Fulfilled: OC, SS Enrollment Limit: 20 students Course Classification: Available for Graduate Credit Course Tuition: $3,100 Course Fees: None Open to High School Students: No |
