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Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Behind the Scenes at the 21st Century Museum
University of Leicester and National Museums Liverpool
This online course explored the purpose and role of museums in 21st century society.
6 weeks, 2 hours per week
Dr Suzanne MacLeod
Director and Head of the School of Museum Studies
University of Leicester
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Identify concepts and practices that characterise 21st century museums.
- Discuss the range of professional and community roles in the construction of a contemporary museum.
- Discuss the ways in which people engage with, contribute to and experience museums.
- Debate ethical issues faced by museums in terms of collecting, display and interpretation.
- Explain the potential and existing social impact of museums in society.
Syllabus
- The process of making a new museum
- Engaging audiences with museum provision
- Museums and our emotions
- How museums can support the delivery of social justice and human rights
- How museums can contribute to positive health and wellbeing outcomes
- How audiences respond to museums, objects and stories
Issued on 15th March 2018
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