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Madrid Museums: Introduction to Spanish Museology, Society and Culture
Spanish Language & Culture Program
Madrid, Spain
Dates: early Jan 2026 - late May 2026
Madrid Museums: Introduction to Spanish Museology, Society and Culture
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: CEA CAPA Madrid Center
Location: Madrid, SPAIN
Primary Subject Area: Art History
Other Subject Area: Cultural Studies, Sociology
Instruction in: English
Course Code: ARH338MAD
Transcript Source: University of New Haven
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: One 200-level course or two 100-level courses in Art History, Cultural Studies, Sociology or another relevant subject
DESCRIPTION
This course introduces students to Spanish society, culture, and museology, with a particular focus on Madrid's rich and varied museum landscape. It explores how museums reflect Spanish identity and serve as unique cultural constructs, providing insights into the Spanish psyche. Additionally, the course explores museums as institutions of global heritage within the context of Madrid, offering a distinctive Spanish perspective.
As an introduction to museology, this course will examine the development of the modern museum, its operation, and the different types of museums found in Madrid. Students will analyze how Spanish history, society, and politics have influenced the creation and day-to-day operations of these museums and their audiences.
As an introduction to museology, this course will examine the development of the modern museum, its operation, and the different types of museums found in Madrid. Students will analyze how Spanish history, society, and politics have influenced the creation and day-to-day operations of these museums and their audiences.