THEORETICAL ISSUES IN ARCHAEOLOGY

ARC5AIT

2020

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.

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 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

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-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: ARC4ICA

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

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate specialist knowledge 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. Interpret and transmit knowledge of archaeological theory and contemporary practice to specialist and non-specialist audiences

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: 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.

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: 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.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 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	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 2,000-word literature reviewAssessment rubric provided on LMS	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4