Examination arrangement

Course content

The course focuses on the development of museums and their functions within society today.Using theoretical perspectives from the interdisciplinary fields of museology and heritage studies as a starting point, the course gives insight in a series of practical examples of heritage and learning.

Learning outcome

A candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome according to the course curriculum, defined as knowledge and skills:

Knowledge
The candidate
- has knowledge of museological theory and of the organization and functions within the museum field
- has insight in museums and other heritage institutions as places of learning

Skills
The candidate
- has training in analyzing museums' and other heritage institutions' role and function in different fields of society
- has training in communicating on heritage issues and a basis for reflecting on and discussing professional and ethical dilemmas concerning running of museums, exhibition practices and other use of cultural heritage.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, guided tours and excursions.

Compulsory activities: One week intensive training course at Jamtli, Östersund, Sweden.

Compulsory assignments

• One week intensive training course at Jamtli, Östersund – Sweden.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

The course is closely related to the course ARK3002 Museology and Heritage Studies, and it is recommended that these two courses are taken in the same semester.

Required previous knowledge

Bachelor's degree in cultural heritage management or equivalent approved education. In addition the course is open to students on the Master's programme in Art History, study option with Project Orientation(POM).

Course materials

Reading list.