Section Info: ARTH-290TK-01

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

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Requisite Courses        
Prereq: 8 credits in the department. Take previously   Required  

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Course Availability
Section status: Open     Capacity: 24     Enrollment: 6     Available: 18     Waitlist: 0

BOOK INFORMATION

Book List         Required         Publisher Full Price        
To be determined.                    

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This is NOT the complete book list for this class.