Course: Fundamentals of Museology

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Course title Fundamentals of Museology
Course code KVV/KJZM@
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Boček Ronovská Anna, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Šobáňová Petra, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Jiroutová Jana, M. Phil.
Course content
The course provides an introduction to the topic of museology, the goal is to present it as a science dealing with the phenomenon of musealization and museum culture. It shows the historical manifestations of museum phenomenon and the development of museum institutions, while also dealing with the issue of collecting and the motivation for collecting activities. Besides the definition of museums and related concepts, it also deals with typologies of museums, museum pieces and the nature of museality. The aim is to present students with the theories of selection, thesauration and presentations, all with a focus on the educational sense of museums. In addition to current problems (digitization, active selection, etc.) it also deals with the role of the museum educator in the process of musealization and current trends in museum culture. Basic topics: Museology as a science Museology in the system of scientific disciplines Musealization Historical manifestations of the museum phenomenon Typology of museums Museum pieces, Museality Selection, thesauration, presentation Educational potential of museums Current trends in museum administration

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Attendace - 13 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 17 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
- Define the cognitive domain of museology - Clarify the process of musealization and its cultural significance - Explain the difference between collecting and musealization - List the phases of the musealization process - Use basic museological terms - Evaluate the educational potential of museums - Interpret the significance of museum collections - Define the role of the museum educator in the process of presentation - Describe current trends in museum culture
After completing the course, students should be able to define the cognitive domain of museology and understand contemporary museum in a broader historical context.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of museological issues, interest in the field.

Assessment methods and criteria
Dialog, Seminar Work

Seminar paper on the history and present of a specifically chosen museum (student?s choice, such as one located in their place of residence), history of its educational activities, as well as the current educational strategies of the museum. Detailed study of the following publications: Stránaký, Zbynek Z. Úvod do muzeologie (Introduction to Museology) 2nd ed. Brno: Masaryk University, 2000. 169 pp. ISBN 80-210-1272-2. Šobáňová, Petra. Kulturně antropologické aspekty muzejního fenoménu (Cultural anthropological aspects of the museum phenomenon) AntropoWebzin. , 2011, 1, pp. 12 to 19 ISSN 1801 8807th
Recommended literature
  • BENEŠ, Josef. (1997). Základy muzeologie. Opava : Slezská univerzita.
  • BRABCOVÁ, Alexandra. (ed.). (2003). Brána muzea otevřená.. Náchod: Nakladatelství JUKO.
  • BROŽKOVÁ, Helena, et al. (1983). Sběratelství.. Praha : Nakladatelství Svoboda.
  • JAGOŠOVÁ, Lucie, JŮVA, Vladimír a MRÁZOVÁ, Lenka. (2010). Muzejní pedagogika: Metodologické a didaktické aspekty muzejní edukace.. Brno: Paido.
  • JŮVA, Vladimír. (2004). Dětské muzeum : Edukační fenomén pro 21. století.. Brno : Paido.
  • ORIŠKOVÁ, Mária (ed.). (2006). Efekt múzea: predmety, praktiky, publikum : Antológia textov anglo-americkej kritickej teórie múzea.. Bratislava : Vysoká škola výtvarných umení.
  • STRÁNSKÝ, Zbyněk Z. (2005). Archeologie a muzeologie.. Brno : Masarykova univerzita v Brně.
  • STRÁNSKÝ, Zbyněk Z. (2000). Úvod do muzeologie.. Brno : Masarykova univerzita.
  • ŠOBÁŇOVÁ, Petra. (2012). Edukační potenciál muzea.. Olomouc : Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci.
  • ŠPÉT, Jiří. (2003). Přehled vývoje českého muzejnictví I. (do roku 1945).. Brno : Masarykova univerzita v Brně, Filosofická fakulta.
  • ŠTĚPÁNEK, Pavel. (2002). Obrysy muzeologie pro historiky umění.. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci.
  • VAŠÍČEK, Zdeněk. (2006). Archeologie, historie, minulost.. Praha : Karolinum.
  • WAIDACHER, Friedrich. (1999). Príručka všeobecnej muzeológie.. Bratislava : Slovenské národné múzeum - Národné múzejné centrum, Vydavateľstvo SNM.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Education in Culture (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Education in Culture (NA20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Education in Culture (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Education in Culture (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Education in Culture (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Cultural education (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Cultural education (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Education in Culture (NA19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter