HIST 872 (01) - Studies in Regional Material Culture

Stdy/Regional Material Culture

Durham   Liberal Arts :: History
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 56502
An introduction to the theory and methodology of material culture, that is, the study of history through the analysis of buildings, human-created landscapes, and artifacts made and used in the United States, particularly in New England. May be repeated for credit with the permission of the graduate director.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.
Instructors: Kimberly Alexander

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 T 4:10pm - 6:00pm HORT 422
Additional Course Details: 

Hidden History and New England Material Culture

The course features intensive examination of specialized topics in American Public History and Museum Studies, introducing the theory and methodology of Material Culture: the study of history through the analysis of buildings, human-created landscapes and artifacts made and used in New England. Emphasis will be on readings that reflect fresh trends in research strategies or interpretive direfctions and encompass exploration of c urrent methodologies and "best practices" employed by those involved in the study, interpretation, and display of material culture objects. 

Booklist

Book Details
IN SMALL THINGS FORGOTTEN-EXPANDED (REV 96)
by DEETZ
Required
ISBN
9780385483995
PUBLISHER
PENG RAND
MAHOGANY (12)
by ANDERSON
Required
ISBN
9780674503823
PUBLISHER
TRILITERAL
PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN IN SILK (16)
by ANISHANSLIN
Required
ISBN
9780300234237
PUBLISHER
TRILITERAL
POWER OF OBJECTS IN EIGHTEENTH-CENT.... (17)
by VANHORN
Required
ISBN
9781469629568
PUBLISHER
LONGLEAF
ALL THAT SHE CARRIED (21)
by MILES
Required
ISBN
9781984855015
PUBLISHER
PENG RAND
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