Publication details
Anthropology and Museums: Notes from a Course in Bahia, Brazil
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| Year of publication | 2022 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Teaching and Learning Anthropology |
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| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.5070/T30048890 |
| Keywords | Anthropology; Museums; Ethnographic learning |
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| Description | This paper describes a course on Anthropology and Museums offered at the Federal University of Bahia, Brazil. The interface between anthropology and museums is of great relevance for the elaboration of an effective pedagogical strategy in teaching anthropology. The course described here included both theoretical and practical activities aimed at covering contemporary debates about anthropology, museums, and material culture as well as at offering direct first-hand experiences for students. The development and results of the course highlight the usefulness of adopting this theoreticalpractical mixture for the effective engagement of students in the educational process. |