| Course Title: Issues in Art History: 'Art History Toolkit: Research, Writing, Methods, Careers' |
| Start Date: 01/27/2026 End Date: 05/12/2026 |
| Term: Spring Semester 2026 |
| Description: Geared toward new and prospective majors, this course covers art historical research, writing, critical methods, and career options. Students gain research proficiency in digital and analog library resources. They practice a wide range of scholarly and professional writing types. Readings and discussions highlight theories, methods, and urgent questions facing the field today, while invited speakers give an overview of the professional possibilities. Assignments include oral presentations and exhibition designs as well as frequent written work. The overarching goal is a strong foundation in art history as a discipline and a skill set that can lead to a rewarding future. |
| Distribution(s): I - Humanities , SI - Speaking-Intensive , WI - Writing-Intensive , TP - Topics Course |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate     | Credits:4.00     |
| Faculty         | Phone         | Email address         |
| Jessica Maier   |           | jmaier@mtholyoke.edu   |
| Meeting Dates         | Method         | Meeting days         | Meeting times         | Building name         | Room     | Frequency     |
| 01/27/2026 - 05/12/2026   | Lecture   | Monday and Wednesday   | 10:00AM - 11:15AM   | TBA   | TBA   | Weekly |
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| Prereq: 8 credits in the department. | Take previously   | Required   |
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| Section status: Open     | Capacity: 24     | Enrollment: 6     | Available: 18     | Waitlist: 0 |
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| Book List         | Required         | Publisher Full Price         |
| To be determined. |           |           |
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