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 south-eastern 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

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

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Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: Yes

Learning Activities: Consideration of Australian archaeological sites and consider the approach to excavation, chronology, taphonomy, and explanation through workshop discussion, assignments and the major essay

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: 15 credit points of Archaeology subjects or Coordinator's approval

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: ARC2AIV

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Archaeology of Ancient Australia

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prereading

Author: Hiscock, P.

Year: 2008

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Publisher: ROUTLEDGE

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Remains to be Seen

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prereading

Author: Frankel, D.

Year: 1991

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Publisher: LONGMAN

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Prehistory of Australia

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prereading

Author: Mulvaney, D.J & Kamminga, J.

Year: 1999

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Publisher: ALLEN & UNWIN

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Ability to present an argument linking theory and data with reference to Australian archaeology
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
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
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
05. Understand the constraints that archaeological data places on understanding past cultures and societies in Australia
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.