FROM FORAGING TO FARMING
ARC3FFF
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The shift from foraging to farming is one of the most dramatic developments in human history, and has remained an area of intense interest in archaeology for over a century. Beginning some 15,000 years ago, this fundamental transition laid the foundations for modern urban living - but also had huge impacts upon the environmental footprint of such societies, which in turn significantly affected their societal and environmental sustainability and resilience. At a time of rapidly accelerating climate deterioration and resource shortfalls, these themes are more relevant than ever. In order to better understand this seismic transition, particular attention is paid to the problems archaeologists face in differentiating the material residues of early farmers from those of hunter gatherers. In this subject you will learn about the earliest agricultural developments in the Middle East and how they are placed in a global perspective by considering the advent of farming in Europe, north and sub-Saharan Africa, East Asia, Melanesia, Mesoamerica and South America. This subject addresses La Trobe's Sustainability Thinking Essential.
School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Belinda D'Angelo
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: Case studies, assignments, group work and essays
Capstone subject: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 180 level 1 and/or 2 credit points or obtain the subject coordinators permission
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: ARC2FFF
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
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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Belinda D'Angelo
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Examination (1,000-word equivalent) 1 hour exam | Other written exam | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Written essay (2,000 words) In this essay students are asked to evaluate the sustainability and environmental impact of a range of ancient farming practices. | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO7, SILO8 |
Assignments (1000 words equivalent) 2 x 500 word equivalent assessments | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO7 |