arc4ica issues in archaeology
ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY ARCHAEOLOGY
ARC4ICA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In the subject we will revisit some major and enduring theoretical issues in contemporary archaeology. The subject forms a bridge between the structured world of undergraduate learning and the more individualistic spheres of postgraduate research and employment in public archaeology. This subject requires the student to develop the initiative required to cross from one realm to the other. Seminar-style classes place strong emphasis on student participation.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnita Smith
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in AHA - Bachelor of Arts Honours in Archaeology
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ARC5AIT
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Must be specializing in Archaeology
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop appropriate questions for the interrogation of theoretical issues in archaeology
- Activities:
- Develop self-conscious critiques of theoretical issues in archaeology; learn to identify key primary sources in the literature
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Research and apply ethical frameworks and policies in the practice of archaeology and inclusion of stakeholders in cultural heritage issues
- Activities:
- Discussion of issues in class and expression of these in medium length essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
03. Demonstrate advanced academic and individual research skills
- Activities:
- Research, analyse and explain complex ideas through essay and literature review
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
04. Oral presentations during seminars that reflect upon archaeological theory and disciplinary politics
- Activities:
- Summarise and discuss in groups each of topic readings identifying the aims, methods, data, and conclusions of the readings
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnita Smith
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 11 - 11
One 8.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 11 and delivered via face-to-face.
Block ModeWeek: 12 - 12
One 8.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
Block ModeWeek: 13 - 13
One 8.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
Block ModeWeek: 14 - 14
One 8.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Three 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| group exercise (500-word equivalent) | assessment rubric provided on LMS | 10 | 04 |
| one 3,000-word essay | assessment rubric provided on LMS | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| one 1,000-word literature review | assessment rubric provided on LMS | 30 | 01, 04 |