Museology
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KH12B1060 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Orhanen, Outi |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will be competent in explaining the organisation, duties and functions of the museum as an institution. They will be able to perform the duties associated with the setting up of a museum exhibition and to assess the activities and safety issues in museums.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Museums in Finland
- International museumfield
- Functions of the museum and legislation
- Safety in museums
- Museum collections and how to handle them
Recommended or Required Reading
Lecturer's material
Heinonen, Lahti, Museologian perusteet, Suomen museoliitto, 2.p. 2007
Museologia tänään, Suomen museoliitto, 2. korjattu painos, 2009
ICOM: Code of ethics, 2004
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, online assignments, group work and other assignments
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
Active participation and assignments
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