arc3aiv arch of indigenous vic
ARCHAEOLOGY OF INDIGENOUS VICTORIA
ARC3AIV
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students concentrate on the archaeological evidence of thousands of years of Indigenous developments in southeastern Australia, with particular reference to Victoria. The archaeological evidence from different regions is set within the environmental context, while historical and ethnographic evidence provide additional sources for understanding Aboriginal society and economy at the time of European settlement. Conflicting explanations for past changes that stress environmental, social, technological or demographic factors are examined in the light of available archaeological evidence. The role of Indigenous communities in shaping archaeological and heritage management practice is an increasingly significant component of the subject
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSusan Lawrence
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of Archaeology subjects or Coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ARC2AIV
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Archaeology of Ancient Australia | Preliminary | Hiscock, P. | ROUTLEDGE, 2008 |
| Readings | Prehistory of Australia | Preliminary | Mulvaney, D.J & Kamminga, J. | ALLEN & UNWIN, 1999 |
| Readings | Remains to be Seen | Preliminary | Frankel, D. | LONGMAN, 1991 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Ability to present an argument linking theory and data with reference to Australian archaeology
- Activities:
- Medium length (2,000-word) essay with a bibliography, workshop assignments based on handling artefacts and ecofacts
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Appreciate and be sensitive to cross-cultural protocols and language with regard to heritage and archaeological issues and be able to deal with a range of community groups
- Activities:
- Exposure through lectures, discussions and debates in class
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
03. Identify theoretical approaches and research questions appropriate to the evidence from different types of Aboriginal archaeological sites and develop an essay question to address those issue
- Activities:
- Exposure through lectures, discussions and debates in class; class assignments and major essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Share workload equitably in practical tasks and discussion groups and workshop groups, behaving responsibly and respectfully toward colleagues and making an informed contribution to the task
- Activities:
- Discussion groups and workshops focussed on completing a set of archaeological tasks, especially the two formal workshop assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
05. Understand the constraints that archaeological data places on understanding past cultures and societies in Australia
- Activities:
- Consideration of Australian archaeological sites and consider the approach to excavation, chronology, taphonomy, and explanation through workshop discussion, assignments and the major essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
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