RICE, RITUAL AND EMPIRE: ASIAN ARCHAEOLOGIES

ARC3RRE

2021

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Asia is the largest of the continents, home to over half the world's population, and historically the birthplace of some of the world's first civilisations, of global religions, and multiple independent centres of plant and animal domestication. Adopting a thematic approach, this subject presents a comparative overview of the archaeologies of several different regions of Asia, with specific focus upon China, the Indian subcontinent and southeast Asia. From the Bronze Age civilisations of China and South Asia, to the mediaeval empires of Cambodia and Sri Lanka, this subject will teach you about the full range of Asian archaeologies.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorKeir Strickland

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveYes

Learning ActivitiesShort video presentations, directed and self-guided readings, online quizzes, online forums, essay, exam and production of a podcast

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Students must have completed at least 60 CP - or by permission of the subject coordinator

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

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

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Recognise and characterise the development of diverse past human societies across Asia

02. Critically appraise the application of archaeological methods and theories across Asia.

03. Appreciate the diverse nature of archaeological data and argumentation, often through the study of the culture history of specific regions or periods of Asia.

04. Critique the modern social and political values of archaeological heritage.

05. Locate and synthesise a range of relevant digital data sources in order to answer research questions relating to Asian archaeologies.

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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Summer, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKeir Strickland

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 45 - 0
Twelve 1.00 hour seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 0
Ten 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online quizzes (800 words Equivalent) Short weekly online quizzes	N/A	Quizzes	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group podcast (1200 words Equivalent) Group work assessment	N/A	Assignment	Group	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Essay (2000 Words) Written assessment	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Bendigo, 2021, Summer, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKeir Strickland

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 45 - 0
Twelve 1.00 hour seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 0
Ten 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online quizzes (800 words Equivalent) Short weekly online quizzes	N/A	Quizzes	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group podcast (1200 words Equivalent) Group work assessment	N/A	Assignment	Group	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Essay (2000 Words) Written assessment	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Summer, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKeir Strickland

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 45 - 0
Twelve 1.00 hour seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 0
Ten 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online quizzes (800 words Equivalent) Short weekly online quizzes	N/A	Quizzes	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group podcast (1200 words Equivalent) Group work assessment	N/A	Assignment	Group	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Essay (2000 Words) Written assessment	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Mildura, 2021, Summer, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKeir Strickland

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 45 - 0
Twelve 1.00 hour seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 0
Ten 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online quizzes (800 words Equivalent) Short weekly online quizzes	N/A	Quizzes	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group podcast (1200 words Equivalent) Group work assessment	N/A	Assignment	Group	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Essay (2000 Words) Written assessment	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Shepparton, 2021, Summer, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKeir Strickland

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 45 - 0
Twelve 1.00 hour seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 0
Ten 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online quizzes (800 words Equivalent) Short weekly online quizzes	N/A	Quizzes	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group podcast (1200 words Equivalent) Group work assessment	N/A	Assignment	Group	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Essay (2000 Words) Written assessment	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4