HMUS 522 - Culture and Collections 3 s.h.

This hands-on course familiarizes students with objects made or used in the United States from the 17th to the 21st century. It introduces museum collections as evidence in understanding topics such as foreign policy, labor politics, technological advancement, gender roles, wealth distribution, cultural difference, and aesthetics. Assignments encourage students to learn skills necessary for object-driven research using both material culture and documentary sources. Fall elective.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and the director is required for students not enrolled in CGP.