6 ECTS credits
150 h study time
Offer 2 with catalog number 1003423BNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (B) Bachelor - advanced level.
The following sub-topics are studied: this history of collecting (situated in its political, socio-economic and cultural context); the role of museums in the 21st century; development of museums/collections and ethics; the interaction with the public: a. different approaches to exhibiting, b. the phenomenon of 'blockbuster' exhibitions, c. the museum and the new media; practical aspects of building exhibitions; principles of museum management.
The subject material is offered on the one hand via lectures and on the other hand via reading assignments, which are then discussed during traditional seminars or via a discussion forum on the learning platform.
Different museological aspects are examined via extramural activities. One or more specialists from museum practice may provide more explanation in this. The students must finally critically consider a museum of their choice from the visitor’s standpoint.
Not applicable.
At the end of this course
This course contributes to the following objectives of the bachelor programme Art Studies and Archaeology:
Nr 3 Holders of a Bachelor's degree in the Arts and Archaeology combine that knowledge with an understanding of a broad cultural and social context and have an insight into how artistic production and material culture can serve as vectors for changing cultural, social, economic and ideological values.
Nr 4 Holders of a Bachelor's degree in the Arts and Archaeology have a general knowledge and understanding of the historical and current relationships between heritage, institutions and society.
Nr 6 Holders of a Bachelor's degree in the Arts and Archaeology can use the reference framework to apply a critical perspective.
Nr 10 Holders of a Bachelor's degree in the Arts and Archaeology report orally and in writing to their peers on their research findings.
Nr 12 Holders of a Bachelor's degree in the Arts and Archaeology facilitate dialogue and participation of contemporary stakeholders through mediation and cultural brokery.
Nr 13 Holders of a Bachelor's degree in the Arts and Archaeology have a critical and investigative attitude combined with integrity, which reflects intellectual curiosity and intellectual honesty, as well as a mindset geared towards life-long learning.
Nr 14 Holders of a Bachelor's degree in the Arts and Archaeology are inventive, creative and enterprising, and have learned to make their own way in the world, with an open and unbiased mind.
Nr 15 Holders of a Bachelor's degree in the Arts and Archaeology are prepared to commit themselves to humanist values to ensure the sustainable development of social well-being. They are citizens of the world, who know how to deal with the current and future challenges of a globalising society.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 50% of the final mark.
PRAC Teamwork determines 20% of the final mark.
SELF Paper determines 30% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Teamwork category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the SELF Paper category, the following assignments need to be completed:
1. (35%) Oral with written preparation: answering two synthesis questions that assess the insights acquired in a larger whole in the course.
2. (20%) Contribution in the discussion fora and critical reflection on their content.
3. (45%) Written museum assignment + oral discussion on the examination.
If a student fails for the part ‘discussion fora’ during the first examination period, the student will get in the second examination period a paper assignment that covers the same content as the discussion fora.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Adult Education: Profile Social Studies (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Adult Education: Profile Cultural Studies (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Adult Education: Initial track (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Philosophy and Moral Sciences: default (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of History: Minor Minor Human Sciences (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of History: minor Social Sciences (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: German-French (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: French-Italian (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: French-Spanish (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Dutch-English (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Dutch-French (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Dutch-Italian (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Dutch-Spanish (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Dutch-German (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Spanish-Italian (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Italian-German (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: German-Spanish (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: English-German (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: English-French (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: English-Italian (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: English-Spanish (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme Master of Arts in Art Studies and Archaeology: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)
Preparatory Programme Master of Arts in Art Studies and Archaeology: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)