COM2614
Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique Number:
Due date: 22 May 2025
PART A: REFLEXIVE JOURNAL ENTRY 1
Topic: Decolonising the Museum (TED Talk: “Museum in Progress: Decolonizing
Museums”)
Date: [Insert current date]
A. Initial Reactions
After watching the TED Talk on decolonising museums, I felt both challenged and
inspired. The speaker brought attention to how museums, which are often seen as
neutral spaces of learning, are actually shaped by colonial histories and power
structures. It made me realise that many objects on display were taken from colonised
countries and communities without consent, and this reality has been hidden under the
idea of "preservation." I had never really questioned the origins of artefacts in museums
before, and now I see how the storytelling within those spaces often centres Western
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Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique Number:
Due date: 22 May 2025
PART A: REFLEXIVE JOURNAL ENTRY 1
Topic: Decolonising the Museum (TED Talk: “Museum in Progress: Decolonizing
Museums”)
Date: [Insert current date]
A. Initial Reactions
After watching the TED Talk on decolonising museums, I felt both challenged and
inspired. The speaker brought attention to how museums, which are often seen as
neutral spaces of learning, are actually shaped by colonial histories and power
structures. It made me realise that many objects on display were taken from colonised
countries and communities without consent, and this reality has been hidden under the
idea of "preservation." I had never really questioned the origins of artefacts in museums
before, and now I see how the storytelling within those spaces often centres Western
Terms of use
perspectives. By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
