Undergraduate students of all disciplines
As early as 1706, Berlin was referred to as Athens on the Spree, as a homage to its burgeoning Prussian culture and museum landscape. Today, Berlin boasts well over 200 museums. In this course, we will explore a number of museums that highlight key aspects of Berlin’s history. The focus will be on the key issues of memory – especially that of WWII – and collecting practices – how did certain objects find their way here? How are such histories displayed and communicated today? These are the questions that we will address as we explore the museums as dynamic fields that can shape our understanding of how Berlin presents itself both inwardly (in smaller city museums) and externally (in larger, world-famous museums).
This course is anthropological in nature and treats the museums as field sites to be researched empirically and analysed critically. It is well suited for students interested in history, social sciences and/or more specific fields such as urban studies, ethics or museum studies.
This course is taught in English, including readings in English. For the understanding of the texts and the discussions in class, a language level of B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required.
Inexpensive meals are available in the cafeteria of Humboldt University.
HUWISU offers a fine selection of interesting extracurricular activities and aims to give all participants an unforgettable stay in Berlin. The programme includes excursions, sports activities, and social gatherings, which will provide you with the opportunity to get to know the city, the university, and your international classmates better. The cost for these offerings is included in the course fee.
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