Museums, Education, and Engagement

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: ARTH/MUSE 2101 (or FINH 2101); ARTH/MUSE 2111 (or FINH 2111); or permission of the Department This course examines the expanding field of museum education and considers the broader educational role of the museum. Topics include: current practice in museum education; informal learning theories; visitor experience; visitor research; writing in the museum; accessibility; inclusion; relevance; and the ways in which museums use new media, social media, and mobile technology. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours) (Exclusion: FINH 3301; FINH 3991 Museums, Education and Engagement)