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ARC2MAN / ARC3MAN, 2010

Not available in 2010

Unit Code:ARC2MAN
Alternative Unit Code:ARC3MAN
Unit Short Title:MANAGING ARCHAEOLOGY
Credit Points:20
Unit Description:Archaeology has played a key role in developing Australia's 'heritage industry', and in this subject we explore the current role of archaeological knowledge in our society. Students are introduced to the conceptual and procedural skills required to work effectively as a professional archaeologist. Students will review the development of cultural resource management, explore the role of archaeological knowledge in the cultural conservation process, including the main provisions of legislation and policy relating to archaeology in Australia, and the role and responsibilities of Indigenous communities, government departments and other stake-holders.
Prerequisites:At least 15 credit points of archaeology or co-ordinator's approval
Incompatibles:ARC21AHM, ARC31AHM
Class Requirements:one 1-hour lecture and one 2-hour workshop per week. For a pass in this subject students must normally attend at least 80% of the workshops
Work Experience Indicator:Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type%Comments
one 2,000-word essay40
one 1,000-word class assignment20
one 2,000-word essay40Third year students will be expected to show a greater achievement of discipline specific skills in their written work than second year students.

Readings:

Reading TypeTitleAuthorPublisher
PrescribedThe Burra Charter: the Australia ICOMOS charter for the conservation of places of cultural significance 1999,Australia ICOMOS Inc. 2000.
PrescribedProtecting local heritage places: a guide for communities,Australian Heritage Commission 2002.
RecommendedLooking after heritage places:the basics of heritage planning for managers, landowners and administrators,Pearson, M. and Sullivan, S.Melbourne University Press 2001

Unit Streams:

Teaching PeriodUnit ClassLocation
2   26-JUL-10   29-OCT-10DayBUNDOORA

Unit Coordinators:

TitleFirst NameLast NameLocationPrimary Coordinator
DrDavidFrankelBUNDOORAY