Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
In 2025, the museology seminar will focus on the biography of museum objects. The aim is to reflect on the status of the museum object and the way in which museology researchers have reported on the history of objects, their provenance, their exhibitions, etc. This theme echoes many contemporary museum questions, notably around provenance research and restitution practices.
The seminar will draw on the reflections of the lecturer on this theme, as well as the contributions of two female museology researchers who will accompany him: Camille Béguin, post-doctoral fellow at the Université de Liège, and Marion Bertin, post-doctoral fellow at UCL.
The sessions will be the subject of debate and discussion between students and teachers. Interventions by museum researchers and professionals are also envisaged. The final program will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The aim of the course is to enable students to think critically about contemporary museum issues and the status of museums objets.
Students will also have the opportunity to practice writing object biography.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Knowledge of museology and museum news, and regular visits to museums and exhibitions are highly recommended.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course alternates between ex cathedra presentations and time for debate, discussion and exchange with various participants, depending on the topicality of the issue.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Visits to museums and participation in conferences and symposia can also be organized.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Notes taken in class + readings given in class.
The bibliography is provided in digital format or available from the U Liège library.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Further information:
The evaluation consists of :
- production of an object biography based on a selection of objects from the collections of the pôle muséal et culturel de l'Université de Liège (70%), to be handed in during the examination session
- an oral presentation during a class session on the process used to write the biography, reflecting on the issue of museum object biography (30%)
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
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Contacts
Full-time teacher
Nicolas Navarro, professor
Département des Sciences historiques, Service de Muséologie
Quai Roosevelt 1B - Bât. A4 - 0/3, Liège - 4000
Email : nicolas.navarro@uliege.be
Website : https://www.museologie.uliege.be
Speakers :
Camille Béguin, post-doctoral fellow at l'Université de Liège
Marion Bertin, post-doctoral fellow at UCL
Secretary
Josiane DERULLIEUR
04.366.53.41