In anticipation of upcoming changes to the program, this course will be open only to current CMS program participants, with priority for those who have already taken Museums & the Community.
Participants are introduced to the social history and development of museums through an exploration of a series of themes and contexts. These include: The Historical Context (museum origins; Towards a Contemporary Definition of "Museum"), The Professional Context (Changing Nature of the Museum Workforce; Tools to Support Professionalism), The Social Context (Museums & Forces of Change, Envisioning the Future of Museums).
- Course Director: Amber Lloydlangston