ARCH2004 Australian Archaeology
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Archaeology and Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Archaeology |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Australia has been occupied by people for at least 50,000 years. During that period geographically varied cultural systems changed frequently, adjusting to the altered economic and social circumstances. By using archaeological, historical, climate and biological evidence we can understand aspects of these ancient societies, such as how their economies operated, and how people perceived their society and environment. This course traces the long history of humans in this continent, a surprising, remarkable story of culture change. |
| Learning Outcomes | Students will acquire knowledge of the archaeological evidence for ancient human activities in Australia and an understanding of the interpretations of both singular historical events and cultural evolution. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Discussions and consideration of the evidence are facilitated by two tutorial presentations, each with a one page written summary (15%). Students are able to review and critique a specific issue in Australian archaeology in a 3,000 word essay (70%). |
| Workload |
Normally offered in alternate years.
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| Areas of Interest | Archaeology |
| Requisite Statement |
One first year course to the value of 6 units in Archaeology (ARCH or PREH) or enrolment in the Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal) Studies major. |
| Incompatibility |
PREH2004 Australian Archaeology. |
| Prescribed Texts |
Hiscock, P. 2008 Archaeology of Ancient Australia. Routledge. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Archaeology, Australian Studies, Biological Anthropology, and Indigenous Australian Studies |
| Academic Contact | Prof Peter Hiscock |
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