ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY ARCHAEOLOGY

ARC4ICA

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In the subject we will revisit some major and enduring theoretical issues in contemporary archaeology. The subject forms a bridge between the structured world of undergraduate learning and the more individualistic spheres of postgraduate research and employment in public archaeology. This subject requires the student to develop the initiative required to cross from one realm to the other. Seminar-style classes place strong emphasis on student participation.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Anita Smith

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in AHA - Bachelor of Arts Honours in Archaeology

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: ARC5AIT

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: Must be specialising in Archaeology

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

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Develop appropriate questions for the interrogation of theoretical issues in archaeology

02. Research and apply ethical frameworks and policies in the practice of archaeology and inclusion of stakeholders in cultural heritage issues

03. Demonstrate advanced academic and individual research skills

04. Oral presentations during seminars that reflect upon archaeological theory and disciplinary politics

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anita Smith

Class requirements

Block ModeWeek: 13 - 13
One 8.00 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.

Block ModeWeek: 11 - 11
One 8.00 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 11 and delivered via face-to-face.

Block ModeWeek: 14 - 14
One 8.00 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.

Block ModeWeek: 12 - 12
One 8.00 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Three 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Group exercise (500-word equivalent)Assessment rubric provided on LMS	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4
One 3,000-word essayAssessment rubric provided on LMS	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 1,000-word literature reviewAssessment rubric provided on LMS	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO4