Global Tapestry

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

Global Tapestry: Understanding the World through Collections" is an interdisciplinary course designed to explore the profound impact that collections—ranging from art and historical artifacts to digital data and personal memorabilia—have on shaping global narratives, cultures, and identities. By examining a diverse array of collections from global to local, this course encourages students to consider how the act of collecting and the contents of collections themselves reflect, influence, and sometimes challenge our understanding of history, society, and identity. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and hands-on projects, students will gain insights into the ways collections can serve as a lens to view the complexities of global cultures and the interconnectedness of our world.