arc5ait theoretical issues in archaeology
THEORETICAL ISSUES IN ARCHAEOLOGY
ARC5AIT
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In the subject we will revisit some major and enduring theoretical issues in contemporary archaeology and investigate differing schools of thought that have developed in archaeology. The subject is aligned with more individualistic spheres of learning appropriate to postgraduate studies. Seminar-style classes place strong emphasis on student participation.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnita Smith
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in the AMPA Master of Professional Archaeology or ADPA Graduate Diploma of Professional Archaeology or ACPA Graduate Certificate of Professional Archaeology
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ARC4ICA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Must be specializing in Archaeology
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate specialist knowledge of theoretical issues in archaeology
- Activities:
- Using topic readings, critique theoretical issues in archaeology and identify key primary sources in the literature
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Research and apply ethical frameworks and policies in the practice of archaeology and inclusion of stakeholders in cultural heritage issues
- Activities:
- Discussion of issues in class and their analysis and application of these in essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Demonstrate advanced academic and individual research skills
- Activities:
- Research, analyse and explain complex ideas through essay and literature review
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Interpret and transmit knowledge of archaeological theory and contemporary practice to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- Activities:
- Summarise and discuss in groups each of topic readings identifying the aims, methods, data, and conclusions of the readings
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnita Smith
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 12 - 12
Two 8.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
Block ModeWeek: 19 - 19
Two 8.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 20
Six 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 20 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| group exercise (500-word equivalent) | assessment rubric provided on LMS | 10 | 04 |
| one 3,000-word essay | assessment rubric provided on LMS | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| one 2,000-word literature review | assessment rubric provided on LMS | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |