Courses - Faculty of Arts
Humanities
Stage I
Europe: Medieval to Modern
A thematic and chronological survey of major developments in European history and visual culture since the early Middle Ages. The course is designed to provide a solid foundation for subsequent study in European history, art history and culture as well as an introduction to the nature of scholarly research and writing in the Humanities.
Restriction: ARTHIST 106, 107, HISTORY 106
Stage III
Critiquing the Museum
An introduction to the history and theory of museums, and to institutional collecting and the interpretation of culture. Focuses on the role of museums in colonisation and nation building, involvement in globalising processes as well as the opportunities museums offer for social advocacy.
Prerequisite: 15 points in BA courses