ARCH8038 Graduate Reading Course in Archaeological Science
| Offered By | School of Archaeology and Anthropology |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Archaeology |
| Offered in | Summer Session, 2012, First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, Spring Session, 2012, Summer Session, 2013, First Semester, 2013, Autumn Session, 2013, Winter Session, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, and Spring Session, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The course provides for individually-tailored reading, negotiated between the student and program convenor and/or supervisor(s) within the broad area of Archaeological Science. Fortnightly mentoring on-line/via Skype supports the reading goals set by the student. Reading content is flexible. Reading may be matched to very specific goals eg. ahead of designing a research topic or project (in ARCH8029/8030/8031); it may be completed as background research for a thesis in the MArchSci (Research) degree; or reading may be more general, or transitional eg. providing background through an assisted mentored track using a package of core texts. The course is particularly designed to assist off-campus students who are undertaking periods of distance-learning. Because the role, academic level, content and educational aims of this course are variable, the course may be taken multiple times: once within the Certificate of Arch. Science; once in the M. Arch.Science (48 unit degree) and once in the M.Arch.Sci (Research) degree.
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| Learning Outcomes |
On completion of this course students will have specific knowledge and skills within the areas negotiated with the supervisor at the commencement of the course, and also:
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| Indicative Assessment |
Completion of an annotated bibliography or summary outline of position statements for a set topic (of up to 2500 words) (30%) or as set-up to a thesis design; completion of a fortnightly reading "blog" for the course (30%) and completion of one set essay/report of a maximum of 3000 words (40%) on a topic related to the defined scope for the reading. |
| Workload |
Workload will be negotiated, but students will normally be expected to combine up to 80 hours of independent reading, with up to 50 hours of on-line library journal search, grouping of notes by topic, and submission of regular summary notes as part of the mentored program.
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| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs., SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation., and 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. |
| Requisite Statement |
None |
| Recommended Courses |
Variable and defined at the outset of the course, and set out on Wattle. |
| Consent Required | Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course. |
| Prescribed Texts |
By arrangement with the supervisor. |
| Technology Requirements |
Broadband internet access is recommended, and a reliable internet connection is required. |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Archaeological Science and Master of Archaeological Science |
| Academic Contact | Anthony.Barham@anu.edu.au |
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.
