arc3aar approaches to arc research
APPROACHES TO ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH
ARC3AAR
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to the fundamental principles of archaeological research and how research programs are designed and developed. Particular attention is given to practical and technical issues. This involves following through the many decisions involved in designing archaeological projects from initial research design to publication, including the choice of particular field strategies, methods of recording and documentation, and the preparation of reports. This subject is designed for students wishing to make a career in archaeology and is a prerequisite for those wishing to enrol in Archaeology Honours
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorSteven Falconer
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ABAR - Bachelor of Archaeology students: Must have passed 90 credit points of Archaeology subjects or requires Coordinator's approval. All other students must have passed 90 credit points at any year level of Archaeology subjects with a B-average or requires Coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject at third-year level in the ABAR - Bachelor of Archaeology. This subject is also a prerequisite for students wishing to enrol in Archaeology Honours
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Archaeological Investigation | Recommended | Carver, M.O.H | ROUTLEDGE, 2009 |
| Readings | The Archaeologist's Fieldwork Companion | Recommended | KIPFER, B.A. | BLACKWELL PUB., MALDEN, MA 2007 |
| Readings | The Archaeologist's Laboratory: the Analysis of Archaeological Data, | Recommended | BANNING, E.B. | KLUWER ACADEMIC / PLENUM PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK, NY. 2000 |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteven Falconer
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours independent research per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Field notebook (1,900-word equivalent) | 25 | |
| Grant application (800-word equivalent) | 10 | |
| On-line quiz (300-word equivalent) | 5 | |
| Site report (2,500-word equivalent) | 30 | |
| Site report (2,500-word equivalent) | 30 |