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ANTH373 - Museums and Anthropology

Description

Examines the roles of museums and their collections in the production of knowledge and relationships among communities of peoples. Topics may include the colonial history of museums, anthropology's role in creating collections and exhibitions, exhibition strategies, the role of museums and their collections in an era of Truth and Reconciliation, community-based research and curatorial practices. Emphasis is on engagement between Canadian museums and First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities and collections of material culture.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of ANTH 373, ANTH 393 (if taken in the same topic).

Prerequisites

  • Minimum second-year standing.

Course offered by

Department of Anthropology

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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