arc5pro professional archaeology
PROFESSIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY
ARC5PRO
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides students with a practical introduction to the role played by archaeology in the heritage industry. Students are introduced to the conceptual and procedural skills required to work effectively as a professional archaeologist. Students will review the development of cultural heritage management, the main provisions of legislation and policy relating to archaeology in Australia, and the role and responsibilities of Indigenous communities, government departments and other stake-holders. Students will develop skills in preparing Cultural Heritage Management Plans and will consider ethical and OHS issues of the archaeological workplace.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnita Smith
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in Masters of Professional Archaeology (AMPA) or Graduate Diploma of Professional Archaeology (AGPA) or Graduate Certificate of Professional Archaeology (ACPA)
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 Burra Charter: the Australia ICOMOS charter for the conservation of places of cultural significance
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorWalker and Marquis-Kyle
Year2000
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherAUSTRALIA ICOMOS INC.
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Archaeological Sites: Conservation and Management
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorS. Sullivan & R. Mackay
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherGETTY CONSERVATION INSTITUTE
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Object Lessons: Archaeology and Heritage in Australia
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLydon, J. & Ireland, T.
Year2005
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherAUSTRALIAN SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING MELBOURNE, 2005
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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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnita Smith
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 18 - 19
Five 7.00 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 19 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 12 - 19
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 12 to week 19 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word literature review and heritage legislation matrix | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One 1,000-word contribution to a Cultural Heritage Management Plan including site card | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| One 3,000-word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
City Campus, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnita Smith
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 18 - 19
Five 7.00 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 19 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 12 - 19
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 12 to week 19 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word literature review and heritage legislation matrix | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One 1,000-word contribution to a Cultural Heritage Management Plan including site card | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| One 3,000-word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |