arc4ica issues in archaeology

ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY ARCHAEOLOGY

ARC4ICA

2014

Credit points: 30

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.

FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorColin 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 one of the following courses: AHAR - Bachelor of Archaeology Honours or AHA - Bachelor of Arts Honours

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects ARC5ICA

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Must be specializing in Archaeology

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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColin Smith

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
class performance (1,000-word equivalent)10
one 3,000-word essay50
two 2,000-word literature reviews40