Museology

Structure Type: Course
Code: KH12B1060
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Orhanen, Outi
Language of Instruction: Finnish

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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