ARCH6004 Australian Archaeology
| Offered By | School of Archaeology and Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Archaeology |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2012 and Second Semester, 2013 |
| 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. |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Archaeological Science and Graduate Certificate in Archaeological Studies |
| Academic Contact | Prof Peter Hiscock |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
