arc2aia australian archaeology
AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS ARCHAEOLOGY
ARC2AIA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students take a journey through 40,000 years of Indigenous settlement in Australia. A series of major themes, including the first settlement of different parts of the continent, interactions with and adaptations to varied and changing environments, technological choices and patterns of economy and land use will be addressed. Particular case studies will be used to focus on evaluating the available archaeological and ethnohistorical information and the way it has been used to provide insights into past ways of life.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSteven Falconer
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ARC1DAR
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject at second-year level for ABAR and the Arcaeology major in the ABA.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Archaeology of ancient Australia, | Prescribed | Hiscock, P. | ROUTLEDGE 2008 |
| Readings | Archaeology of Aboriginal Australia, | Recommended | Murray, T. | ALLEN AND UNWIN 1998 |
| Readings | Prehistory of Australia, | Preliminary | Mulvaney, J. & Kamming, J. | ALLEN AND UNWIN 1999 |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteven Falconer
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1-hour examination (1,000-word equivalent) | 20 | |
| one 2,500-word essay | 45 | |
| one 500-word equivalent A3 poster assignment | 30 | |
| submit three PeerWise multiple choice questions | 5 |