RESEARCH IN AUSTRALIAN ARCHAEOLOGY B

ARC5RAB

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject presents students with the opportunity to undertake more detailed study in specialist topics in Australian archaeology. Students work in collaboration with a staff member to develop a directed study plan focussed on a specific issue or area of expertise.

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 AMPA Masters of Professional Archaeology, ADPA Graduate Diploma of Professional Archaeology, ACA Graduate Certificate of Archaeology AND permission of the Course Coordinator

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

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

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

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 - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Present a reasoned analysis of the theory and data relevant to the topic

02. Demonstrate competence in a specialised aspect of Australian archaeology

03. Design and carry out a program of independent study

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anita Smith

Class requirements

Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
Thirty six 1.00 hour directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
to be determined in consultation with subject coordinator

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2000 word journal or series of abstracts reviewing the relevant literature	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One 3500 word problem-oriented essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended