arc3haa hist archaeology aust
HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY IN AUSTRALIA
ARC3HAA
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is an introduction to the archaeological record of Australia since 1788, covering various aspects of rural, urban and maritime archaeology. Weekly workshops are devoted to obtaining first-hand experience with artefacts recovered from archaeological sites in Australia
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSusan Lawrence
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ARC2AIA
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ARC3HAR
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject at third year level for the major of Archaeology in the Bachelor of Arts (ABA) and the Bachelor of Archaeology (ABAR).
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | An Archaeology of Australia Since 1788 | Recommended | Lawrence, S. and Davies, P. | 2010, SPRINGER SCIENCE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate knowledge of the cultural values and contributions made by colonial, post colonial and modern societies to the building of Australian culture through the study of historical archaeology
- Activities:
- Exposure through lectures, discussions and debates, assessed in written essay and weekly reading abstracts
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
02. Draw on theoretical and methodological literature from Australia and overseas to develop and answer research questions about archaeological evidence in the local area
- Activities:
- Write an essay that uses local site reports to address a substantive research question
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. Identify theoretical approaches and research questions appropriate to the evidence from a local site. Design and carry out a research plan to address those questions
- Activities:
- Write an essay that uses local site reports to address a substantive research question
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Laboratory cataloguing of historic artefacts that includes identification, recording, measurement, analysis and interpretation
- Activities:
- Four in-class assignments based on bottles, pottery, small finds, building materials, and quantification methods
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
05. Share workload equitably in discussion groups and workshop groups, behaving responsibly and respectfully toward colleagues and making an informed contribution to the task
- Activities:
- Discussion groups and workshops focused on completing a set of archaeological tasks, assessed through reflective essay and fortnightly workshop assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
06. Summarise and present abstracts of weekly readings in discussion groups, identifying the aims, methods, data, and conclusions of the readings
- Activities:
- Participation in weekly discussion groups, submission of written abstracts, and completion of a short written reflection evaluating the discussion groups at the end of semester
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
07. Understand role and responsibilities of professional heritage practitioners and community groups, be familiar with relevant local, national and international legislation
- Activities:
- Lecture presentations by guest speakers from heritage agencies, visits to Heritage Victoria Conservation Laboratory, assessed in weekly reading abstracts
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
08. Write an essay applying theoretical perspectives to a case study drawn from an archaeological site in Victoria
- Activities:
- Medium length (1,800-word) essay with a bibliography, workshop assignments based on the identification of historical artefacts, and abstracts of weekly readings, and abstracts of weekly readings
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Lawrence
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| four workshop assignments (200-word equivalent) | 20 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 07 | |
| one 1,800-word essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08 | |
| weekly readings journal (2,000-word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 03, 05, 06, 07, 08 |