Course - Museums and Heritage Studies - ARK3003
ARK3003 - Museums and Heritage Studies
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hjemmeeksamen | 100/100 | 1 weeks |
Course content
The course provides insight into the research and management of cultural heritage with particular emphasis on the role of University museums, their opportunities and challenges as research-, dissemination- and management institutions in the field of heritage. The course will focus on the role of the cultural heritage in a world where ethnic, cultural, religious and historical boundaries and identities are challenged at the intersection of local, regional and global levels. How can University museums position themselves in such a complex situation, and in witch way can the museums increase the understanding of and for the cultural heritage as a resource of knowledge? The course will provide a general introduction to the philosophy of conservation, and the role of the University museums as producers of knowledge, heritage and museums in conflict areas, heritage and history, and university museums collection management.
Learning outcome
A candidate who has passed the course is expected to have the following learning outcomes according to the curriculum description for the subject, defined as knowledge and skills: Knowledge: Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of: - museums in society - the philosophy of conservation and museological theory - the University Museum's role as producers of knowledge - heritage, conflict and democracy Skills: Candidates must: - be able to use the knowledge to analyze aspects related to University museums role in the field of heritage studies- could actively participate in the cooperation between the museum sector, administration, research institutions and society in general. - be able to analyze the complex interactions between production of knowledge, the museum as a caretaker and an institution of dissemination and the society.
Learning methods and activities
The course will consists of lectures, seminars, contact with the museum sector and assignments.
Required previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or Cultural Heritage
Course materials
Each semester there will be published an updated syllabus containing information about textbooks and aids.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2019
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Cultural Heritage Management
- Archaeology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Historical and Classical Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Hjemme-eksamen
100/100
Release
2019-11-27Submission
2019-12-04
09:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS Hjemme-eksamen 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"