arc3mta objects, things,

OBJECTS, THINGS, & ARTEFACTS (A): MANAGING AND RECORDING

ARC3MTA

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces students to the field and laboratory management and analysis of archaeological artefacts in Australia through the detailed study of stone artefacts. The subject features practical hands-on classes focusing upon the identification of materials, the recording and analysis of artefacts, and the cataloguing and management of archaeological assemblages. Students will learn industry standards of best practice for artefact handling, cataloguing, and data management, as well as engaging with the theoretical underpinnings of material culture and what that tells us about humanity.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorNicola Stern

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must have completed 180 credit points, and must be admitted in the ABARC, ABA, SZAS, AZAHS, LZCOMA, LWLAT and have completed ARC1THJ, ARC1CIV, ARC2DIG and ARC2LAN; OR require subject coordinator's approval

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

The Archaeologist's Field Handbook

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorBurke, Morrison, & Smith

Year2017

Edition/Volume2nd edition

PublisherAllen & Unwin

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Archaeology in Practice: A Student Guide to

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorBalme & Patterson

Year2014

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherWiley Blackwell

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
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. Identify and record the most common stone artefacts found in the Australian archaeological record
02. Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and analytical approaches used to construct and interpret archaeological data
03. Demonstrate knowledge of the elements of a research design
04. Apply skills in artefact analysis in order to interpret a body of data
05. Use descriptive statistics to analyse an artefact assemblage
06. Contribute to class discussions evaluating different approaches to the interpretation and analysis of artefacts
07. Work as a member of a team to acquire archaeological information

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola Stern

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Online quizzes (1200 word equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO2, SILO3, SILO5
Laboratory Exercises (1200 word equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO4, SILO6, SILO7
Written essay (1500 words)N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO2, SILO3