ARCH6004 Australian Archaeology
| Offered By | School of Archaeology & Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Archaeology |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course examines the nature of archaeological interpretations about Australian prehistory, focusing on the debates over the last quarter of a century. What is revealed is the long history of humans in this continent and the evidence for their changing social and economic activities |
| Indicative Assessment |
Essay (70%), and report (30%) |
| Workload |
Normally offered in alternate years |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Archaeology |
| Prescribed Texts |
Hiscock, P. 2007 Archaeology of Ancient Australia. Routledge. |
| Academic Contact | Dr Peter Hiscock |
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