MUSE 205 - Material Culture in the American South and Appalachia

Credit(s): 3
The material world of objects is a rich source that helps historians better understand past societies. Using Southern Appalachia as a focus of their study, students will learn how to interpret and explain changes in American society using material culture evidence, including architecture, decorative arts, household goods, and mechanical technologies. This course also introduces principles of connoisseurship and artifact study.

Course Level: Undergraduate