Investigates the presentation of cultures in museums, art galleries and other sites globally, the strategies of public exhibitions, and the role of curators and institutions in identity formation and nationalism. Case studies are drawn from international and indigenous practice, as well as regional examples from Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific.
Provides a foundation in the best practices, critical issues, and the future of museology and introduces students to a variety of museum collection-based activities through experiential education at the Auckland War Memorial Museum/TΔmaki Paenga Hira.
Investigates the presentation of cultures in museums, art galleries and other sites globally, the strategies of public exhibitions, and the role of curators and institutions in identity formation and nationalism. Case studies are drawn from international and indigenous practice as well as regional examples from Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific.
An examination of key museological issues in relation to indigenous peoples, with a particular focus on MΔori, Pacific, Aboriginal, Inuit and Native American communities.
A directed reading and individual study course or research project to prepare students in the methodologies and subject matter of museum studies.
A directed reading and individual study course or research project to prepare students in the methodologies and subject matter of museum studies.