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ETHN 214ARepresenting Native America

4 units · ETHN · UC San Diego

This course provides an introduction to the history and theory of museum representation of American Indians in order to explore its relation to colonialism and decolonization. In addition to a wide-ranging look at the complex foundations of systems of representing Indians and Indianness, the course includes a study of a specific art form and history of a specific Native American community that will allow the class to create new approaches to designing a museum exhibition. May be co-scheduled with ETHN 114A.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

None listed in the catalog.

What it opens up

Courses that list ETHN 214A as a prerequisite (1)

  • ETHN 214B Representing Native America: Exhibition Design